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GU02 OUJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,310 mi
Last recorded80,310 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 OUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,310 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill very corroded, but not quite excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to most suspension components underneath

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,235 miles

Corrosion on both rear inner sills

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 77,197 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis, inside wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 74,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis, inside wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,278 miles

Corrosion to NSF Chassis but not considered excessive inside wheel arch within 30 cm of anti roll bar mount

Corrosion to OSF Chassis but not considered excessive inside wheel arch within 30 cm of anti roll bar mount

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Occasional pulley noise from engine at idle

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,411 miles

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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,482 miles

both rear lower outer sills corroded & weak.

brake fluid low.

rear brake pads v. low. change asap.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,478 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper. leaking from handbrake lever seal. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear lower outer sills corroded & weak.

brake fluid low.

rear brake pads v. low. change asap.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,499 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,381 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,553 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,096 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,051 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,509 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,110 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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GU02 OUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GU02 OUJ, 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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GU02 OUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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