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SL52 OEG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,313 mi
Last recorded63,313 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 OEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 63,313 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 63,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,344 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 48,022 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,904 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 34,557 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 24,792 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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SL52 OEG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL52 OEG, 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 SL52 OEG registered?

SL52 OEG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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