MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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
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
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion chassis and suspension componants
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion on suspension components
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
tyres wearing on edges
Nail in nearside front tyre
n/s outersill corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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