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AJ02 OJM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,679 mi
Last recorded91,679 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 OJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,679 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some under body surface corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to both outer sill panels and wheel arches but no holes or sharp edges

Fail 19 Oct 2018 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis has major corrosion and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis has major corrosion and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing has major corrosion at fixings (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central BODY HAS MAJOR CORROSION AROUND LOWER FRINGES (WINGS/SILLS ECT)

Central all front rubber suspension components perishing/cracking

Central all rear rubber suspesion components perishing/cracking

Nearside Front Inner chassis rail has inapropate repair/sub standard welding

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have severe cracking/tearing BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 91,056 miles

Various Components Corroded Underside Of Vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 89,836 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,555 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 86,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust - slight blow

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,693 miles

All brake discs are rusting

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 71,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs rusting

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,211 miles

Both outer sills rusting

OSR brake pads starting to crack on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer sills rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,448 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2008

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,988 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,211 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AJ02 OJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ02 OJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ02 OJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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