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VX02 OUM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,818 mi
Last recorded83,818 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 OUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,818 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON (DATE OF FIRST USE 23/3/2002)

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT CHASSIS RAILS ARE RUSTY

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

Nearside Rear Outer SILL IS RUSTY AND WEAK

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 83,818 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON (DATE OF FIRST USE 23/3/2002)

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT CHASSIS RAILS ARE RUSTY

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

Nearside Rear Outer SILL IS RUSTY AND WEAK

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 77,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm & bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 77,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm & bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 72,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,627 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 58,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and lens broken (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,156 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 47,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,245 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 36,218 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Fail 30 Dec 2014 36,217 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,402 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,528 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,405 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,534 miles

both sides rear tyres worn, offside worn very badly!

Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,602 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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VX02 OUM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX02 OUM, 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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VX02 OUM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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