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LV02 BUJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,381 mi
Last recorded79,381 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 BUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both nuts loose (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,283 miles

general corrosion on under side & components

Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,326 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion on underside & componets

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,627 miles

general corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,764 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,726 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,538 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,310 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,762 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 23 Mar 2011 35,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,848 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,656 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,147 miles

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,074 miles

rear tyre treads worn on inside

Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,684 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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LV02 BUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV02 BUJ, 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 LV02 BUJ registered?

LV02 BUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is LV02 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 BUJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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