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OU52 OHP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,085 mi
Last recorded57,085 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 OHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2023 57,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Due to headlamp unit insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Both headlamp mounting damaged/broken off (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE FRONT INNER CHASSIS RAIL (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front and offside front lower side wing heavily corroded not likely to become detached

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner and outer sills heavily corroded but not excessive yet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underneath sign of corrosion to suspension component/flooring and sill

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,127 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,197 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2019 54,029 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 49,432 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 49,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,977 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 45,977 miles

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 45,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,472 miles

underside suspension components corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,749 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,068 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,478 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 35,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,574 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 29,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,296 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 23,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,326 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 12,989 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 OHP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OU52 OHP, 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 OHP registered?

OU52 OHP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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