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DE02 LOH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,585 mi
Last recorded71,585 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,585 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all general corrison to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,046 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 65,043 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 62,216 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 58,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,728 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,692 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both head light lenses deteriated

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre has slight cracks in tread

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear outer sill heavely corroded but not holed

rear lower suspension arms and sub frame corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 51,692 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both head light lenses deteriated

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre has slight cracks in tread

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear outer sill heavely corroded but not holed

rear lower suspension arms and sub frame corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 2mm

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear flanges

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,815 miles

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

offside rear outter sill corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 26 Oct 2011 38,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear outter sill corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,800 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 8 May 2006 23,217 miles

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

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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DE02 LOH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE02 LOH, 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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DE02 LOH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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