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OY52 EPZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,126 mi
Last recorded149,126 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 EPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2016 149,126 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 145,304 miles

Both front tyre inner edges slightly deteriarating

Both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2014 143,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 143,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 132,806 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 132,806 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 124,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 112,953 miles

front reg holder loose and damaged

n/s and o/s rear tyres treads setting low

rot setting o/s outer sill

Fail 17 May 2010 112,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front reg holder loose and damaged

n/s and o/s rear tyres treads setting low

rear pads setting low

rot setting o/s outer sill

Pass 15 May 2009 98,803 miles

Slight play in osf track rod

Fail 14 May 2009 98,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Slight play in osf track rod

Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,541 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 85,383 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,565 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 70,565 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,649 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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OY52 EPZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OY52 EPZ, 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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OY52 EPZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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