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NY02 OKD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,979 mi
Last recorded110,979 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY02 OKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 110,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated CORRODED (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,873 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 101,224 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 101,222 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,093 miles

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

sills corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 101,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 100,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber attachment bracket/mounting corroded but not excessive

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal welding repairs seam sealed/siliconed in places and covered in underseal Corrosion plated which visually meets minimum standards (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside, including suspension components undersealed

Fail 18 Apr 2019 100,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock mount into lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber attachment bracket/mounting corroded but not excessive

Vehicle underside, including suspension components undersealed

offside parking brake recording little effort

Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,946 miles

complete underside body and suspension components coated with underseal

offside rear parking brake efficiency low, adjustment or replacement required

Pass 6 Feb 2017 98,880 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake back plates corroded

front inner wing & chassis sections corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 98,727 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake back plates corroded

front inner wing & chassis sections corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 93,872 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 93,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,049 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

wear on offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2013 74,642 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,114 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,894 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 20 Jan 2010 59,419 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 59,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,007 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,382 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 47,379 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,410 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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NY02 OKD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NY02 OKD, 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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NY02 OKD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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