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DX02 LUR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,388 mi
Last recorded101,388 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 LUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 101,388 miles

Nearside Rear 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 wall looks as though it as been run flat

Fail 13 Feb 2016 101,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 wall looks as though it as been run flat

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,752 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 91,752 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,804 miles

general corrsion

Fail 17 Feb 2014 84,804 miles

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

general corrsion

Fail 19 Feb 2013 76,623 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

general rust to rear axel and suspension

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,623 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

general rust to rear axel and suspension

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,078 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,575 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,305 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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DX02 LUR 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX02 LUR, 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 DX02 LUR registered?

DX02 LUR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is DX02 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 LUR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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