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EJ52 OPH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,128 mi
Last recorded54,128 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 OPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,128 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 54,128 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,397 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 52,405 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,154 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 49,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,051 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 45,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 40,438 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,802 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,942 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,661 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 30,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,104 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,629 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,171 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,928 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,456 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 21,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,003 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD AREA

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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EJ52 OPH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EJ52 OPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ52 OPH registered?

EJ52 OPH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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