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FJ02 LZK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,184 mi
Last recorded112,184 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 LZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,184 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,031 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 110,998 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,926 miles

Nearside front wing bottom corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 108,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front wing bottom corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 107,060 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wing bottom corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 104,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 104,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box /and gasket front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake flexy perished

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake flexy perished

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,574 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 103,574 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2017 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,262 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 102,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,176 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 101,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,676 miles

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 99,676 miles

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

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,773 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,821 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 75,925 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,925 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,198 miles

some scratches on screen. N/ plates starting to de laminate.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,876 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,289 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,350 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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FJ02 LZK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FJ02 LZK, 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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FJ02 LZK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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