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OU02 XEE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,927 mi
Last recorded45,927 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 XEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 45,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and back suspension starting to rust

Fail 1 Apr 2021 45,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front and back suspension starting to rust

Pass 31 May 2019 45,788 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 45,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,347 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 38,153 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

Pass 16 May 2016 36,200 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 May 2015 33,760 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres perishing

Pass 10 May 2014 30,334 miles

both n/s tyres are slightly cracked

Pass 14 May 2013 28,485 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 28,485 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2012 26,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,282 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 22,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 21,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 16,053 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,142 miles

under trays fitted

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 XEE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

OU02 XEE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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