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OE02 HXO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,035 mi
Last recorded127,035 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 HXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 127,035 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 126,980 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 123,865 miles

rear pads low o/s and slight bind..exhaust deterioration..

surface corrosion to floor,subframe and suspension arms..

Fail 1 Apr 2016 123,843 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads low o/s and slight bind..exhaust deterioration..

surface corrosion to floor,subframe and suspension arms..

Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,856 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 78,173 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 78,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2011 73,545 miles

both sills very rusty

front pads low

osf tyre on edge on limit

Pass 5 Jun 2010 69,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to front subframe and suspension/hub components

General corrosion underbody

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs poor condition

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 69,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to front subframe and suspension/hub components

General corrosion underbody

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs poor condition

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,249 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,011 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,358 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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OE02 HXO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE02 HXO, 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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OE02 HXO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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