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LK02 OAW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,293 mi
Last recorded34,293 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 OAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 34,293 miles

park brake lever travel excessive

requires brake fluid change

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 33,738 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 33,034 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 31,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,942 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 29,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 28,413 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,157 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,862 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,027 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,394 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,780 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 17,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,696 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,630 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,497 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

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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LK02 OAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LK02 OAW, 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 LK02 OAW registered?

LK02 OAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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