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OU02 LNM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,151 mi
Last recorded124,151 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 LNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 124,151 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,736 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 107,736 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 98,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm in mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner anti roll bar mountingarea (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm inner mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,277 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 90,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.57 o/o (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

suspension arms rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2014 71,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

suspension arms rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,085 miles

Nearside rear roadwheel inner wheel rim damaged .

Suspension arms corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 69,085 miles

Nearside rear roadwheel inner wheel rim damaged .

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

Suspension arms corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,387 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,235 miles

o/s/r tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,443 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,328 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 LNM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

OU02 LNM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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