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OU52 FRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,660 mi
Last recorded122,660 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 FRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 122,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 114,691 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 109,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 103,820 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,816 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both chassis rails corrosion

front and rear subframes surface corrosion

front and rear suspension components corrosion

nearside inner and outer sills corrosion

offside inner sill corrosion

rear brake discs inner faces corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,032 miles

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

general under body corrosion

rear suspension bushes perished and cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,279 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,262 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,262 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,812 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 90,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,133 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 72,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,449 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,385 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Fail 1 Feb 2006 51,860 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 51,860 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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OU52 FRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU52 FRX, 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 OU52 FRX registered?

OU52 FRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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