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OE02 ZSY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,129 mi
Last recorded79,129 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 ZSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer skin near jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer skin near jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,012 miles

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

Nearside Front wing bottom rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive q panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive q panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,865 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,789 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill and wheel arch starting to corrode

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 78,705 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill and wheel arch starting to corrode

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

Pass 28 May 2019 78,181 miles

all tyres starting to perish and low tread 185/60/14

front and rear sub frames and suspension arms starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2018 77,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.91mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.27mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 76,741 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 76,741 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,796 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2016 75,760 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,483 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,079 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Apr 2013 74,339 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Fail 20 Apr 2013 74,339 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,093 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 52,467 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs tarnishing

Fail 19 May 2010 52,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs tarnishing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,315 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 43,420 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no plate stained

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,420 miles

front no plate stained

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,601 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 24,248 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 ZSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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