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FG02 LBL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,046 mi
Last recorded156,046 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 LBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 156,046 miles

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

offside outer rear sill panel starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2012 137,406 miles

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

offside sill rusted

Fail 1 Nov 2012 137,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside sill rusted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 116,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,997 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 91,997 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,865 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 67,865 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 391,693 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 391,693 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,171 miles

offside front & nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,762 miles

Slight wear on inner edge of front tyres

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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FG02 LBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG02 LBL, 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 FG02 LBL registered?

FG02 LBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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