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OY02 EWD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,417 mi
Last recorded86,417 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 EWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 86,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 84,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 81,959 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,242 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,757 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 71,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,788 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,600 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,483 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,675 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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OY02 EWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OY02 EWD, 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 OY02 EWD registered?

OY02 EWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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The MOT history for OY02 EWD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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