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VX02 OUJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,044 mi
Last recorded79,044 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 OUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 79,044 miles

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged allowing water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit has slight damage

Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 60,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,908 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,694 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 46,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,175 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,757 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,140 miles

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

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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VX02 OUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VX02 OUJ, 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 VX02 OUJ registered?

VX02 OUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VX02 OUJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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