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EF52 OJV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,929 mi
Last recorded139,929 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 139,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessively in prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jan 2017 139,095 miles

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

brake pedal low

Pass 9 Dec 2015 136,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 127,770 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight brake bind to o/s/r brake when turned by hand.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 127,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight brake bind to o/s/r brake when turned by hand.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 119,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 119,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 109,625 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 109,623 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 104,678 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 97,846 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,798 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 89,798 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,712 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 69,954 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 69,954 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,697 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 44,090 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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EF52 OJV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF52 OJV, 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 EF52 OJV registered?

EF52 OJV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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