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AU02 OFO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,780 mi
Last recorded104,780 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 104,780 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 104,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 104,681 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 98,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehical corosion under body

Fail 16 Aug 2023 89,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis on the inner wheel arch has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arm's have some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis on the inner wheel arch has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arm's have some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,306 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,105 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 78,475 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front axle corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,291 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 76,277 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,304 miles

Nearside and offside front chassis legs corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,219 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,734 miles

offside front chassis corroding

offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls perishing badly

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,239 miles

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

offside and nearside front chassis corroding under wings

offside outer side sill corroding

Pass 3 May 2013 70,029 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroding

offside and nearside front chassis corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,199 miles

All suspension components have mild corrosion

Nearside and Offside front chassis rails have mild corrosion.

Rear brake discs surface corrosion on brake surface

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 68,126 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

All suspension components have mild corrosion

Nearside and Offside front chassis rails have mild corrosion.

Rear brake discs surface corrosion on brake surface

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,401 miles

rear brake discs corroding & brakes slightly binding

surface cracks over front tyres

Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,401 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding & brakes slightly binding

surface cracks over front tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,803 miles

surface of rear discs deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2010 61,802 miles

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

surface of rear discs deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,766 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,546 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 41,379 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,788 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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AU02 OFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU02 OFO, 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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AU02 OFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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