CarVerify

Free Car Check

OIG 1660

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,767 mi
Last recorded110,767 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 1660
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,767 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,536 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 109,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 109,431 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust is very rusty

front and rear suspension components are very rusty

nearside rear tyre is low on pressure

nearside rear wheel arch is rusty

offside rear wheel arch and outer sill are rusty and has been poorly repaired

slight exhaust blow centre and rear

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,522 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,293 miles

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,290 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,819 miles

Exhaust centre to rear joint is deteriorating.

Front to rear brake pipe is corroding.

Wipers smear.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,749 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 90,773 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 90,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,665 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 72,649 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,574 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,661 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,682 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,036 miles

both wipers just clear screen

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OIG 1660 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OIG 1660, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OIG 1660?

You can check the full history of OIG 1660 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OIG 1660 registered?

OIG 1660 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is OIG 1660 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIG 1660 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OIG 1660 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OIG 1660. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.