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LL51 ZFX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,803 mi
Last recorded30,803 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 ZFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 30,803 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 30,803 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,873 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 28,507 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 28,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 26,772 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 26,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,108 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 88,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 23,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 23,600 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,404 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,224 miles

front discs slight worn

Fail 16 Dec 2010 19,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs slight worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 16,604 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2009 14,729 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 13,002 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 13,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 10,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 8,617 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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LL51 ZFX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL51 ZFX, 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 LL51 ZFX registered?

LL51 ZFX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is LL51 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 ZFX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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