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OY52 ERU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,900 mi
Last recorded103,900 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 ERU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 103,900 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 103,641 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 103,635 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 100,202 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and under body components slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 100,202 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and under body components slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 99,088 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 99,087 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 May 2017 99,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,955 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 98,935 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

both front chassis starting to corrode

Fail 12 Apr 2016 98,929 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cuts in tread

Fail 12 Apr 2016 98,929 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cuts in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2015 95,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 83,242 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 83,242 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 71,898 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 61,575 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 51,692 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,815 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,082 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 ERU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ERU, 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 ERU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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