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DN02 LGZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,230 mi
Last recorded96,230 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 LGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 96,230 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 94,255 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,258 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,216 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,595 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 68,593 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 57,874 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 49,082 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 41,421 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,560 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,135 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,548 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,515 miles

all four tyres worn on all edges recc0mend replacements

Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,766 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)

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 LGZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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