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ET02 LKU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,266 mi
Last recorded89,266 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 LKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,512 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low of tread on raised edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing low of tread on raised edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low of tread on raised edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing low of tread on raised edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,109 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 65,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,766 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 56,766 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,734 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 51,734 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,444 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 43,444 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,722 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,543 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)

o/s & n/s front tyres splits evident to tread pattern

wiper blade effectiveness poor

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,895 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,456 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 10,162 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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ET02 LKU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ET02 LKU, 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 ET02 LKU registered?

ET02 LKU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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