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RK52 OSG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,344 mi
Last recorded133,344 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 OSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 133,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pillar has corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))

various patches of corrosion under vehicle and various suspension components

Pass 30 May 2019 130,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various patches of corrosion ok at time of test

Fail 30 May 2019 130,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various patches of corrosion ok at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2018 127,454 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED

OIL LEVEL LOW

Fail 1 Jun 2018 127,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 23 May 2017 123,755 miles
Fail 21 May 2017 123,726 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 117,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer seal is slightly rusty

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,159 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 103,558 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,971 miles

off side front tyre close to limet on inner edge and wearing uneven

Fail 26 Apr 2013 93,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,784 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,379 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 72,378 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,995 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,716 miles

front discs corroded on inner surfaces

front pads getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,898 miles

Front discs slightly corroded inner edge.

Front wipers poor.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,442 miles

Both front & near side rear tyres are cracking between tread

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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RK52 OSG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK52 OSG, 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 RK52 OSG registered?

RK52 OSG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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