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M702 OJU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,189 mi
Last recorded93,189 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM702 OJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 93,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 93,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 91,284 miles

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

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 91,099 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 link bar rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 91,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s rear of sill corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,124 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,204 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 884,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 88,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,016 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 88,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested wheel will not rotate

slight smell of petrol when idling

steering lock inop

Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,573 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

strong smell of fuel at n/s/rear no leak found

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,575 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,575 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,286 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both wiper blades slight splits

Fail 26 Jul 2010 80,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both wiper blades slight splits

Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,189 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,465 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 73,244 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 63,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 63,724 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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M702 OJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M702 OJU, 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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M702 OJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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