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OU02 LNV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,471 mi
Last recorded88,471 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 88,471 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded at front and rear

Offside Outer sill corroded at front and rear

Fail 9 Jun 2020 88,442 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))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded at front and rear

Offside Outer sill corroded at front and rear

Pass 30 May 2019 85,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 80,196 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,207 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 67,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,215 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 66,214 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,197 miles

E M L light on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,343 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Front Number Plate mounting damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 59,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Front Number Plate mounting damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,884 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,172 miles

Front Number Plate Holder braken - suggest replacement

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

Hand Brake Slight Travel

Lambda sensor bracket rusted away from exhaust but works ok.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Boot Lock area has damaged

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 51,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Number Plate Holder braken - suggest replacement

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

Hand Brake Slight Travel

Lambda sensor bracket rusted away from exhaust but works ok.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Boot Lock area has damaged

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,252 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,254 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 LNV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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