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NV52 OLA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,291 mi
Last recorded114,291 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 OLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,291 miles

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

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

holes and corrosion to nearside and offside front wings to floor pan

Pass 21 Aug 2021 109,706 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,289 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wings,holes to nearside front inner wing .

corrosion to nearside front wing to sill

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,998 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,019 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill filler cracking not in specified area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 100,019 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill filler cracking not in specified area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,999 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 99,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 77,772 miles

strong advice front No plate cracked and slightly loose

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,562 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,709 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,191 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 48,118 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 38,710 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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NV52 OLA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NV52 OLA, 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 NV52 OLA registered?

NV52 OLA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is NV52 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV52 OLA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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