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AU02 OGS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,005 mi
Last recorded80,005 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 80,005 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,638 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,245 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,538 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 42,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,520 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,211 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 27,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,154 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,375 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,428 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 OGS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AU02 OGS, 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 AU02 OGS registered?

AU02 OGS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AU02 OGS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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