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PY51 OYO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,393 mi
Last recorded51,393 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 OYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 51,393 miles

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 6 Jun 2024 51,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,971 miles

undeside vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,723 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipe.

Corrosion to rear chassis.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 42,723 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipe.

Corrosion to rear chassis.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,181 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 41,180 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 41,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All Tyres heavily perished

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,905 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,094 miles

heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,644 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,002 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,372 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,295 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,875 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,832 miles

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

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

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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PY51 OYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY51 OYO, 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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PY51 OYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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