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OU02 LML

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,678 mi
Last recorded69,678 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 LML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 24 Aug 2021 69,678 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,392 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 69,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,030 miles

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

rear number plate letters misplaced but not likley to be misread

Pass 31 May 2013 55,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,677 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 30,378 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,800 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,634 miles

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

slight wear brake pads and slight corrosion discs

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,101 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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OU02 LML is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LML, 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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What year was OU02 LML registered?

OU02 LML is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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