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DE02 LOJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,869 mi
Last recorded97,869 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 97,869 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 91,263 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 91,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 85,885 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2014 79,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 74,362 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 68,912 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 61,439 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 61,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,538 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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DE02 LOJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LOJ, 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 DE02 LOJ registered?

DE02 LOJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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