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FX02 LSF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,599 mi
Last recorded165,599 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 LSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 165,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 165,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 154,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general underside corrosion

Fail 10 May 2016 154,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 143,728 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 132,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2014 132,565 miles

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2013 118,666 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 102,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,993 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 83,795 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 83,795 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,566 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 66,866 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 66,863 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rera discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,607 miles

advise front and rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,379 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 48,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,551 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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FX02 LSF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 FX02 LSF, 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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FX02 LSF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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