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DE51 LRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,674 mi
Last recorded123,674 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 123,674 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 123,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 121,685 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,714 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 116,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,252 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Front tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front 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 Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 106,252 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Front tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front 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 Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,487 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,189 miles

rear of offside outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,297 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,841 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,597 miles

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

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,565 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,508 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 60,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 47,006 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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DE51 LRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DE51 LRX, 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 DE51 LRX registered?

DE51 LRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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