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H82 LNA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH82 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,952 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

central chassis rails damage

Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,516 miles

Central chassis rail damage

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,159 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,233 miles

chassis rails damaged centre of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,536 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis rails damaged centre of vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no-plate damaged

o/s/f brake slight bind

oil leak from cam cover

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,573 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox small oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,106 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 87,859 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 82,815 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 82,815 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,919 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 78,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,611 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 62,642 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2007 62,642 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 60,086 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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H82 LNA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H82 LNA, 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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H82 LNA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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