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AM02 OOU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,072 mi
Last recorded103,072 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,871 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,195 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,610 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 95,588 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,823 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 92,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

parts of exhaust system corroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 83,146 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 83,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,703 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,703 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,469 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 59,387 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 54,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,513 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,055 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

handbrake high

Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,614 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,551 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 33,683 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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AM02 OOU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM02 OOU, 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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AM02 OOU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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