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LL02 BVE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,891 mi
Last recorded92,891 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 BVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 92,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,469 miles

all brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,652 miles

both rear brake disc condition deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2015 89,549 miles

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

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

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

both front and both rear antiroll bar drop link rods have slight play/rattle in ball joint

both rear brake disc condition deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2014 80,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 67,452 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 67,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 52,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 43,529 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded (Inner Faces)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Slightly Corroded/Weak

Offside Rear Outer Sill Slightly Corroded/Weak

Pass 4 May 2010 39,499 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 39,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 36,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,046 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 17,233 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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LL02 BVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LL02 BVE, 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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LL02 BVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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