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OU52 XXO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,169 mi
Last recorded42,169 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 XXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 41,988 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 40,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 38,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 36,526 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,012 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,389 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 21,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,748 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,914 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,296 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 15,296 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,895 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 13,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XXO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

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

Is OU52 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU52 XXO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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