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EF52 OKA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,225 mi
Last recorded111,225 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 111,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 111,221 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 110,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear floor corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 110,029 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear floor corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 108,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vehicle floor front rear corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 108,146 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vehicle floor front rear corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 103,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 96,970 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,942 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,645 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 88,645 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,210 miles

slight play in off side rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,859 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 78,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,625 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 63,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,772 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,915 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 44,203 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,314 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 OKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EF52 OKA, 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 OKA registered?

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

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