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OV52 AKO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,180 mi
Last recorded99,180 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 AKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 99,180 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 99,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,089 miles

Front headlight lenses getting foggy could do with a polish

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade getting worn

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust centre and rear are growing together and has slight blow and when it goes will need front and rear.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,157 miles

O/s/f wing corroded at the bottom

Fail 7 Dec 2017 81,157 miles

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

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

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

O/s/f wing corroded at the bottom

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,680 miles

brake fluid level is low

offside front tyre has inner side wall damage / run flat

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,040 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 67,040 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake disc rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,385 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear brakes are grabbing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 65,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear brakes are grabbing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,346 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 62,327 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,922 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,262 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,258 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,211 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,425 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 35,548 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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OV52 AKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV52 AKO, 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 OV52 AKO registered?

OV52 AKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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