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AX02 LDN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,569 mi
Last recorded134,569 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 LDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 134,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 129,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 129,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 125,817 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 125,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 123,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 113,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front subframe and suspension components corroding

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside and nearside front brake back plates corroded

offside and nearside front to rear chassis rails starting to corrode

offside and nearside front top suspension leg mounting areas starting to corrode

offside and nearside inner sills starting to corrode at rear

offside and nearside rear spring mounting areas starting to corrode

offside floor area starting to corrode

power steering pipes starting to corrode

rear subframe and suspension components corroding

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2011 101,490 miles

nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode

offside and nearsid front upper and lower suspenshion arms starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside rear upper and lower suspenshion arms starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jan 2011 101,385 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode

offside and nearsid front upper and lower suspenshion arms starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside rear upper and lower suspenshion arms starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,757 miles

front and rear sub-frames slightly corroded

front suspension lower arms slightly corroded

oil leak

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,284 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 82,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,814 miles

all front and rear wish bones starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,816 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 42,106 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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AX02 LDN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX02 LDN, 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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What year was AX02 LDN registered?

AX02 LDN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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