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OV52 AWX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,587 mi
Last recorded76,587 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 AWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,770 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,635 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED ON THE INSIDE FACES

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,497 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 63,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,283 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,501 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,894 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,085 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,168 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 26,979 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 AWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OV52 AWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV52 AWX registered?

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

Is OV52 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 AWX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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