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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration OV52OPC
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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- Expires 24 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,676 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,180 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,604 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower 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))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,298 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / rear arch (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,175 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,808 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021 3 Jul 202630 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,526 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020 3 Jul 20268 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,130 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2019 3 Jul 20262 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
2 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,522 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2018 3 Jul 20266 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,396 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2017 3 Jul 20266 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,996 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
4 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,729 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
3 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,367 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,904 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
29 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,060 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2012 3 Jul 202629 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,699 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2011 3 Jul 20265 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,789 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2010 3 Jul 20264 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,921 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2009 3 Jul 20268 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,862 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2008 3 Jul 20267 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,852 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
24 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 32,525 MI
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OV52OPC was registered on 2002-11-28
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