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HF02 LSJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,590 mi
Last recorded130,590 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 LSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 130,590 miles

underside corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 129,046 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 128,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 122,102 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s chassis legs not excessive at present

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Pass 7 Nov 2014 114,739 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 107,621 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,399 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,697 miles

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

corrosion on brake disc

Fail 18 Nov 2011 96,650 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on brake disc

Pass 24 Sep 2010 90,200 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded ( very bad ).

off side rear tyre 2mm

Fail 24 Sep 2010 90,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs badly corroded ( very bad ).

off side rear tyre 2mm

Pass 6 May 2009 85,444 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 79,241 miles

exhaust had tempory repair but not blowing

Fail 9 May 2008 79,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,800 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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HF02 LSJ 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 81.3%.

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 HF02 LSJ, 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 HF02 LSJ registered?

HF02 LSJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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