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OV02 UXW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,244 mi
Last recorded104,244 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 UXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,244 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2021 98,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 98,991 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,062 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 97,061 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 91,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 90,287 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 87,257 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 83,519 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust joint rusty.

Fail 7 May 2016 83,519 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust joint rusty.

Pass 21 May 2015 80,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wipers deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2014 77,014 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 72,995 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 70,412 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,065 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2010 62,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 57,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 52,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,464 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 UXW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OV02 UXW, 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 UXW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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