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LR52 RYZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,556 mi
Last recorded112,556 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 RYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 112,556 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 112,545 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR inner sill (5.2.6)

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,882 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 103,879 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 94,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,747 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,610 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,746 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 66,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,177 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,379 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,628 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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LR52 RYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR52 RYZ, 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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LR52 RYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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