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GU02 OUN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,301 mi
Last recorded187,301 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 OUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 187,301 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 187,287 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Both rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

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

Pass 5 May 2015 183,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 181,421 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 181,421 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 179,323 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 166,105 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 166,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 149,918 miles

VEHICLE SUBMITTED FOR TEST WITH NO MEASURABLE OIL ON DIPSTICK... replenished to suit...

front pads getting low!

Fail 2 Mar 2010 132,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 132,559 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 121,844 miles

n/s/r roadwheel inner rim distorted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 107,140 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007

slight damage to right hand rear road wheel iner rim

Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,237 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OUN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GU02 OUN, 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 GU02 OUN registered?

GU02 OUN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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