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OUI 2420

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,204 mi
Last recorded69,204 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 2420
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,204 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 69,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Eml on

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,009 miles

EML light on

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 8 arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,371 miles

All suspension arms slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 66,923 miles

All suspension arms slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,336 miles

All suspension arms slightly corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,550 miles

All suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,098 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 64,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,378 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,928 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 52,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,837 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,204 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,847 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,531 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,205 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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OUI 2420 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OUI 2420, 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 OUI 2420 registered?

OUI 2420 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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