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HD02 LFL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,571 mi
Last recorded106,571 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 LFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 106,571 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,400 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 106,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,505 miles

corrosion on n/s/r part of body sill

Fail 19 Jul 2013 102,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 102,941 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 96,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 96,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 84,696 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 66,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,343 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 47,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,174 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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HD02 LFL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HD02 LFL, 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 HD02 LFL registered?

HD02 LFL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2002.

Is HD02 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD02 LFL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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