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FJ02 LZL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,034 mi
Last recorded76,034 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 LZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 76,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,257 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AT REAR (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 71,057 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 71,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,333 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s rear outer sill corroded.

o/s front chassis rail corroded.

o/s rear closing panel corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 57,170 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 48,244 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s/f link arm

Pass 18 Feb 2012 48,244 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s/f link arm

Pass 19 Feb 2011 43,148 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 43,144 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 37,812 miles

Exhaust back box joint corroded

Rear pads 80-90% worn

Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,866 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2009 31,866 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 28,152 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 24,028 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 24,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,459 miles

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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FJ02 LZL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FJ02 LZL, 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 FJ02 LZL registered?

FJ02 LZL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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