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OU52 XXN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,847 mi
Last recorded161,847 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 161,847 miles

Offside Rear rear differential bush worn/corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body of vehicle corroded, does not effect the safety of the vehicle

Fail 14 May 2020 161,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure Mount excessively corroded away (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body of vehicle corroded, does not effect the safety of the vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2019 158,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 151,426 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre section to back box joint badly corroded,not blowing

Fail 15 Aug 2018 151,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre section to back box joint badly corroded,not blowing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 145,344 miles

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 145,344 miles

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 142,886 miles

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

slight corrosion chassis and suspension componants

Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,747 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 137,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 133,896 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 133,895 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 129,449 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 129,449 miles

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

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 124,714 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2012 124,654 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 120,422 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 115,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 107,684 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s outersill corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 100,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 94,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 76,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 50,392 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)

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 XXN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU52 XXN registered?

OU52 XXN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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The MOT history for OU52 XXN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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