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CU02 OHO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,400 mi
Last recorded65,400 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 65,400 miles

Front tyres perished - Dated 2016

General surface corrosion to suspension & subframes

Offside Rear tyre perished - Dated 2016

Pass 26 Sep 2024 65,392 miles

Front top and bottom ball joint dust covers perished

General surface corrosion on all suspension components

Nearside front tyre heavily perished outer side wall

Offside rear tyre heavily perished outer side wall

Fail 26 Sep 2024 65,392 miles

Front top and bottom ball joint dust covers perished

General surface corrosion on all suspension components

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre heavily perished outer side wall

Offside rear tyre heavily perished outer side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,099 miles

Offside outer sill corroded and weak

Pass 14 Sep 2022 58,009 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,728 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,290 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 47,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,479 miles

All suspension wishbones corroded

Both rear tyres perished on outer edges

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 40,477 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

All suspension wishbones corroded

Both rear tyres perished on outer edges

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,055 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 37,045 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,435 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,232 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,180 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,542 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,058 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 28,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 20,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CU02 OHO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CU02 OHO, 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 CU02 OHO registered?

CU02 OHO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is CU02 OHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU02 OHO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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