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OIG 9319

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,377 mi
Last recorded74,377 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 9319
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 74,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to extent of corrosion of suspension front and rear.( possible vehicle /equipment damage) (1.2.1 (g))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near side and off side prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side and off side round mounting bush metal washers corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Near side and off side also central (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Near side and off side (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,822 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,792 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,792 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,215 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 62,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,993 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,658 miles

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

windscreen has slight scratch but does not affect driver view

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,558 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,789 miles

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

advs front and rear discs corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2008 30,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,010 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 18,086 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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OIG 9319 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OIG 9319, 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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OIG 9319 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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