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OU02 LMO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 LMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 98,059 miles

Central under side age related corrosion various suspension components corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 98,057 miles

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

Central under side age related corrosion various suspension components corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 93,428 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 90,205 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 90,175 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Near side rear and off side rear outer wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,767 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Near side and off side outer sill corroded at rear

Near side and off side rear wheel arch corroded

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2021 85,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Near side and off side closing sill corroded

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 85,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,484 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Near side and off side rear closing sill corroded

Off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Suspension components corroded

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,299 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Suspension components corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,335 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Near side rear outer wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Slight brake bind off side front wheel

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,119 miles

Near side + off side front shock absorber lower bush perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension components corroded

Under side of vehicle corroded

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,035 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long hand brake travel

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,108 miles

Long hand brake travel

Nearside and offside brake discs are pitted and scored

Nearside and offside outer door sills have surface rust

Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,456 miles

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

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

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

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

serface rust to outer door sills

Pass 11 May 2011 71,177 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 68,318 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe rusty

sills getting rusty

Fail 12 May 2010 68,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe rusty

sills getting rusty

Pass 13 May 2009 65,497 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 65,497 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,344 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 60,340 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 47,258 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 47,207 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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