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FJ02 LZO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,412 mi
Last recorded101,412 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 LZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 101,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating and cracking close to cords.

Various suspension components corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2017 101,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil holed/corroded, nsr within 30cm of seatbelt ancorage (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front corrosion around drain under drivers floor pan

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,653 miles

Offside Front corrosion on chassis

rear axle/suspension corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,083 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,329 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,109 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,802 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,587 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 38,587 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 LZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

FJ02 LZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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