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OU02 OCP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,483 mi
Last recorded29,483 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 OCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,483 miles

Front slight corrosion/nearside/offside/chassis legs

slight corrosion front/rear suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,184 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 28,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,833 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,637 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,822 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 22,812 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight cracking to side walls

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,504 miles

slight cracking to nearside/offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,557 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,690 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,383 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,771 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 15,387 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 OCP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OCP, 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 OCP registered?

OU02 OCP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is OU02 OCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU02 OCP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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