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LP02 BHX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

159,347 mi
Last recorded159,347 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 BHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 159,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 143,683 miles

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

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

both front top arm boots starting to perish

Fail 13 Apr 2023 143,683 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front top arm boots starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2022 132,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 132,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential bushes in very poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Mar 2021 132,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above subframe to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential bushes in very poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Feb 2020 131,632 miles

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

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

all brake discs are slightly corroded at the time of test, vehicle appears to have been stood for a while

the rear subframe, bushes and arms are all slightly corroded and slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2019 131,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ouiter sill behind sill cover/side skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs are slightly corroded at the time of test, vehicle appears to have been stood for a while prior to todays test.

the rear subframe, bushes and arms are all slightly corroded and slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,728 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 130,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 127,848 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 127,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 4 Nov 2015 118,146 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 118,146 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 112,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,684 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 103,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 90,562 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 85,155 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 85,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front tyres worn on edge

rear discs corroded

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Dec 2010 74,464 miles

both front washers 1/2 blocked

steering wheel foules cowling

Pass 12 Dec 2009 53,705 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 53,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,993 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,062 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 25,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,898 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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LP02 BHX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LP02 BHX, 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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LP02 BHX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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