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OV02UXR
2002 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1840cc
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- Registration OV02UXR
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
21
Passes
13
Failures
61.76%
Pass Rate
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215 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 136,823 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both sides fog lams not working
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- both outer sills corroded and repaired
- Front both front wings corroded at the bottom
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 136,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- both outer sills corroded and repaired
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front both sides fog lams not working
- Front both front wings corroded at the bottom
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,789 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- both outer sills have welded repairs
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front wing corroded at the bottom (bolt on wing)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))
6 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wing corroded at the bottom (bolt on wing)
- both outer sills have welded repairs
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (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))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,791 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 135,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,794 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 134,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,867 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- corrosion to inner/outer sills
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,984 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- corrosion to outer sills and chassis
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- corrosion to outer sills and chassis
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,039 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,992 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- dipstick broken
- Rear corrosion to chassis / suspension components
- Offside Outer sill surface corrosion
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- dipstick broken
- Rear corrosion to chassis / suspension components
- Offside Outer sill surface corrosion
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,009 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear chassis/suspension components corroded
- Offside Outer corrosion to sill
11 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear chassis/suspension components corroded
- Offside Outer corrosion to sill
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,405 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2018 4 Jul 202611 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,161 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- offside rear outer sill weak
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer joint (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- offside rear outer sill weak
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,440 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2016 4 Jul 202615 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
14 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,582 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
18 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,719 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,061 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 4 Jul 202616 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
19 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,184 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2012 4 Jul 202615 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,246 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,933 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2010 4 Jul 202612 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,912 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,099 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2008 4 Jul 20264 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,409 MI
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