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OV02 UYO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,442 mi
Last recorded114,442 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 UYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 114,442 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 114,437 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 114,431 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,519 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension,sub frame some under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,883 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,706 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 88,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Emissions Failure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,997 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 77,272 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 77,154 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,446 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,782 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 67,576 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 66,174 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2012 62,593 miles

windscreen washer fluid needs changing

Fail 15 May 2012 62,593 miles

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

windscreen washer fluid needs changing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 52,179 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,179 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 48,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,154 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,013 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust is becoming corroded at clamps and joins

Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,674 miles

note both front tyres worn on iner tread

Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,194 miles

all discs are surface corroded........

Pass 28 Jun 2005 25,156 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 UYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UYO, 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 UYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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