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OV02 JVA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 JVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017

Body has slight corrosion under and around vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread

Offside Rear ON 2MM TREAD AND LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM TREAD AND LOW ON EDGES

Fail 9 Jan 2017 115,339 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAKING (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion under and around vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread

Offside Rear ON 2MM TREAD AND LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM TREAD AND LOW ON EDGES

Pass 16 Jan 2016 104,778 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside chasis legs (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside sills (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre screen (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on shoulders

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 104,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear flanges (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside on 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside chasis legs (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside sills (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre screen (8.3.1d)

emissions not tested due to severe exhaust leak

front tyres worn on shoulders

items removed from drivers view of the road

nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc rusty

nearside rear brake dragging

nearside rear inner wheel arch rusty

offside rear inner wheel arch rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2015 96,900 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc rusty

nearside rear brake dragging

nearside rear inner wheel arch rusty

offside rear inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

exhaust systrem rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2012 82,027 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise new wiper blades

Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,027 miles

advise new wiper blades

Pass 24 Sep 2011 73,887 miles

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

front brake discs poor + n/s judder

n/s/r brake disc rusted

Fail 20 Sep 2011 73,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs poor + n/s judder

n/s/r brake disc rusted

Pass 12 May 2010 69,355 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 69,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished outer tread

rear discs corroded n/s/r disc corroded to limit

washer fluid congealed

Pass 16 May 2009 66,666 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 64,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 57,972 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 49,226 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2006 49,226 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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OV02 JVA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OV02 JVA, 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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OV02 JVA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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