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AK02 OYD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,729 mi
Last recorded106,729 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,729 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 100,534 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 100,534 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,267 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge getting close to limits

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear floor area showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2019 96,267 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge getting close to limits

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear floor area showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,440 miles

brake pipes starting to go rusty

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate near side

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

under side of vehicle going rusty around suspension

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,490 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 87,490 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,320 miles

both rear tyres now down to 2mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,372 miles

under side of this vehicle now going very rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,302 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on out side edges

rear brake discs worn and corroded

under side of vehicle going very rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,069 miles

near side rear of sill and wheel arch very rusty and starting to come in hole

under side of vehicle now going very rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2013 63,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear of sill and wheel arch very rusty and starting to come in hole

under side of vehicle now going very rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 49,173 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 46,035 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,918 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,453 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 Apr 2006 25,364 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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AK02 OYD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK02 OYD, 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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AK02 OYD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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