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FX02 LSZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,476 mi
Last recorded87,476 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 LSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,476 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 87,474 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill holed (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 87,472 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement cable (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2016 84,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 7 May 2015 82,075 miles

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion o/s/r inner sill

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,632 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,364 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,304 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 65,553 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

sills getting rusty at rear

Pass 6 May 2011 65,553 miles

sills getting rusty at rear

Pass 12 May 2010 60,253 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,380 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,053 miles

Narrow band of rust - inner surface front discs

Fail 17 Feb 2006 28,053 miles

Narrow band of rust - inner surface front discs

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSZ, 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 LSZ registered?

FX02 LSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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