MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management lamp illuminated
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF chassis (2.4.A.3)
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)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside headlamp lens (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LR52 RYZ registered?
LR52 RYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2002.
Is LR52 RYZ safe to buy?
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