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2002 MAZDA MX-5
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- Registration OV52TYY
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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- Expires 10 Sep 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,537 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2026 1 Jul 20263 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,975 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2025 1 Jul 202620 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill areas - within 30cm of seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill areas - within 30cm of seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Surround damaged (0.1 (b))
- O/S/R tyre worn on inner shoulder
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,647 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,662 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021 1 Jul 202616 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
24 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,013 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened caliper park brake (1.1.15 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,013 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened caliper park brake (1.1.15 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,858 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019 1 Jul 202616 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,143 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018 1 Jul 202610 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
11 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,037 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front brake binding slightly
11 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front brake binding slightly
25 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,837 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016 1 Jul 202623 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 6,200 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015 1 Jul 202618 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,314 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,257 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013 1 Jul 202614 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
3 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,992 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012 1 Jul 202631 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
15 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,963 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2012 1 Jul 20261 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,960 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 1 Jul 202625 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,608 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011 1 Jul 202626 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,125 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010 1 Jul 20261 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,289 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2009 1 Jul 202629 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,206 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 1 Jul 20268 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,201 MI
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OV52TYY was registered on 2002-11-29
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