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ND02 OAE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,910 mi
Last recorded128,910 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND02 OAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 128,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyres on/near wear bars

Fail 6 Nov 2021 128,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear tyres on/near wear bars

Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,748 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 121,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 115,761 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 115,761 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,292 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 106,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,705 miles

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

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

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2017 98,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,998 miles

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

signs of slight on front chassis rails

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of chassis and suspension components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 93,984 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

signs of slight on front chassis rails

Pass 25 Nov 2015 90,907 miles

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

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

body and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 90,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

body and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,494 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 84,488 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,432 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 73,432 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 59,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,854 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,792 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 33,232 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,885 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 26,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,325 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,029 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ND02 OAE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ND02 OAE, 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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ND02 OAE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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