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OUI 7091

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,755 mi
Last recorded129,755 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 7091
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 129,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 123,746 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 121,685 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 121,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 119,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 117,505 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe & Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 116,656 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe & Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 113,963 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion on outer sill

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 113,963 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear corrosion on outer sill

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 110,103 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 106,461 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2017 106,461 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear and o/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,653 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 102,310 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,954 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,809 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

minor brake bind on both front brakes when wheels are rotated

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,613 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 118,270 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 116,555 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 113,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 108,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 103,485 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 7091 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 7091, 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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OUI 7091 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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