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RE02 OPP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,503 mi
Last recorded86,503 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 OPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,021 miles

Offside outer sill badly corroded and weak .

Offside rear tyre tread bald on the inner edge.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,788 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 76,788 miles

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

Offside front outer sill corroded and weak .

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,248 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL RUSTING

Fail 2 Oct 2010 70,180 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL RUSTING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC RUSTING

Pass 17 Oct 2009 63,449 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 58,005 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty on surface

Fail 10 Oct 2008 58,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs slightly rusty on surface

Pass 6 Oct 2007 53,417 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 45,468 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 45,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 37,324 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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RE02 OPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RE02 OPP, 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 RE02 OPP registered?

RE02 OPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is RE02 OPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 OPP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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