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DN02 LGX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 LGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 92,813 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 88,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,608 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 76,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,681 miles

Front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 73,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,877 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,863 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,061 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,731 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 68,428 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,565 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,421 miles

o/s/r outer sill and wheel arch rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,568 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,102 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,194 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 38,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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DN02 LGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DN02 LGX, 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 DN02 LGX registered?

DN02 LGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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