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AK02 OYG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,890 mi
Last recorded19,890 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 19,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords run flat cracked to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,625 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 18,625 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,617 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 17,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 16,542 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,491 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Jul 2007 13,623 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,346 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 OYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OYG, 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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What year was AK02 OYG registered?

AK02 OYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AK02 OYG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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