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AY52 OCO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,966 mi
Last recorded106,966 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 102,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 97,674 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on the inside edges & perished/cracked on the outside.

Fail 17 May 2016 97,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on the inside edges & perished/cracked on the outside.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,552 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked. Recommend replacement.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s and n/s front tyre outer walls are quite perished

Fail 12 Jun 2014 89,094 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s and n/s front tyre outer walls are quite perished

Fail 31 May 2013 85,028 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 85,028 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 78,403 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 10 May 2011 70,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear sil areas corroded

inner face of front discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,019 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 57,538 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 55,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 54,325 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 54,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,508 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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AY52 OCO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY52 OCO, 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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AY52 OCO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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