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LV02 BUO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,259 mi
Last recorded114,259 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,259 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 114,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,763 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 100,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,942 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 88,942 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,982 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,992 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 76,982 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,540 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,655 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 BUO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LV02 BUO, 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 BUO registered?

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

Is LV02 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 BUO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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