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SN02 OWH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,726 mi
Last recorded33,726 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 OWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,726 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,060 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,838 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 31,838 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

osf brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,344 miles

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

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

bind o/s front brake

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear tyre split on inner sidewall

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 28,344 miles

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

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

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

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

bind o/s front brake

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear tyre split on inner sidewall

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,231 miles

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

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

bind o/s rear hub

Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,331 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 19,329 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,812 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,001 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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SN02 OWH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SN02 OWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN02 OWH registered?

SN02 OWH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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