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OU02 LMK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,832 mi
Last recorded62,832 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 LMK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 62,832 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 62,832 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,404 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 58,025 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated / Tyre size195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated / Tyre size195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated / Tyre size195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated / Tyre size195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe / hose deteriorated / corroded

Underside of vehicle coated in body sealant

Fail 12 Apr 2021 53,958 miles

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

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated / Tyre size195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated / Tyre size195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated / Tyre size195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated / Tyre size195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle coated in body sealant

Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber deteriorated /splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,763 miles

fuel cap rubber sealing device deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower suspension arms corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,059 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 50,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,549 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,627 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 39,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 38,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 36,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 35,572 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2010 35,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 33,949 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,108 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,746 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,179 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)

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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OU02 LMK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OU02 LMK, 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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OU02 LMK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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