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LJ52 HTG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,127 mi
Last recorded92,127 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 HTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 92,127 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 92,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 90,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 90,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large cracking on inner shoulder cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large cracking on inner shoulder cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 86,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight aim on lowest limit

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

rear coil springs slightly corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 77,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

rear coil springs slightly corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,192 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Mar 2015 71,076 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 71,076 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,285 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,541 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,541 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 58,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,324 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 53,324 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,970 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 14,934 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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LJ52 HTG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LJ52 HTG, 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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LJ52 HTG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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