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AR02 ONR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,701 mi
Last recorded116,701 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 ONR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 116,701 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle including various braking and suspension components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 115,037 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 112,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 112,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding when rotated by hand.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 112,722 miles

Front All position lamps not working affected by hazard lights . (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill.holed due to corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding when rotated by hand.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 112,223 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 111,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges recommend renew

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2015 111,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 109,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 108,161 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 105,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to both outer sills

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 7 Jul 2012 105,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to both outer sills

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,943 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 96,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,702 miles

Both rear tyres wearing at inner edges,esp n/s,

Pass 11 Jul 2009 74,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,373 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 44,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 33,783 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear

n/s/r shock starting to weep oil

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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AR02 ONR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 AR02 ONR, 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 AR02 ONR registered?

AR02 ONR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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