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OU02 LNR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,142 mi
Last recorded159,142 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 LNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 159,142 miles

All suspension rusty not holed or seriously weakened

All underbody rusty not holed

Pass 30 Apr 2023 153,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

tail pipe missing

Pass 28 Apr 2022 145,802 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 145,795 miles

Emissions not tested exaust not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 138,380 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 138,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 131,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 124,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,109 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,711 miles

N/S Door Sill Corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,485 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 93,481 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,726 miles

rear brake disc swept areas corroded but braking efforts good

Fail 15 Sep 2011 72,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,469 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,329 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,749 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,502 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 LNR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LNR, 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 LNR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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