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V71 OKL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,761 mi
Last recorded121,761 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 OKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 121,761 miles

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2024 121,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 110,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 110,380 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 108,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 108,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,346 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 107,286 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,772 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 96,452 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 96,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 86,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,679 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp pattern just discernable

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,674 miles

slight brake bind developing n/s/f

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,043 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs deteiorating and pads wearing

Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs deteiorating and pads wearing

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,377 miles

All tyres 3mm and perished

Corrosion visable under vehicle

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,627 miles

Both Front tyres are perished

Corrosion visable on underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,243 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,834 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 31,834 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V71 OKL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V71 OKL, 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 V71 OKL registered?

V71 OKL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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