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FX02 LSY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,844 mi
Last recorded73,844 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,844 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO MOST UNDERSIDE PLACES INC. ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 71,715 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO MOST UNDERSIDE PLACES

Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,832 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,985 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 69,985 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Not tested because O/S not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,461 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 62,182 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 57,618 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,580 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2014 55,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2013 53,111 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,637 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,132 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,436 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 33,637 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,637 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,305 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,882 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 15,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 13,000 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 LSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FX02 LSY, 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 FX02 LSY registered?

FX02 LSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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