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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration OU02XZX
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expires 31 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,362 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,097 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,147 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,651 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside dipped beam light output reduced
11 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside dipped beam light output reduced
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,951 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
31 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis Arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis Arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded Throughout (6.1.2 (a))
20 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,039 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
1 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,803 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- n/s outer seal starting to corrode
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,803 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- n/s outer seal starting to corrode
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,207 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019 30 Jun 202630 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,288 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,409 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,983 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,326 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2015 30 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,326 MI
30 Jun 20265 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,144 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2014 30 Jun 20265 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 44,144 MI
30 Jun 202629 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,491 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012 30 Jun 202620 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,395 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2011 30 Jun 20265 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,883 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2010 30 Jun 202617 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,182 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009 30 Jun 20264 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,757 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2008 30 Jun 202628 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,620 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2007 30 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU02XZX was registered on 2002-03-26
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