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LT52 JBY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,180 mi
Last recorded171,180 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 JBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 171,180 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides- chassis inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides- inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 164,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 164,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 164,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 164,453 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 158,355 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 158,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

no oil on dip stick

Pass 24 Mar 2016 145,549 miles

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

Undewrtrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2016 145,549 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Undewrtrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2015 142,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 141,005 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 138,957 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 138,215 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 138,215 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 124,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 105,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 88,292 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 70,515 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 70,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,027 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 50,973 miles

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)

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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LT52 JBY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 LT52 JBY, 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 LT52 JBY registered?

LT52 JBY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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