MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle.
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorated.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and rear (2.7.2a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.A.1)
Front back plates corroded
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)
Front chassis starting to corrode
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear chassis starting to corrode
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front chassis starting to corrode
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear chassis starting to corrode
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust weak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust weak
slight bind on rear wheels
Corrosion to underside of vehicle
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Backbox is corroded at the joins
Front subframe and lower arms have corrosion
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)
Rear brake pads appear low
Slight bind on O/S/R brakes
Small amount of surface corrosion on both rear sills
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Backbox is corroded at the joins
Front subframe and lower arms have corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear brake pads appear low
Slight bind on O/S/R brakes
Small amount of surface corrosion on both rear sills
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s front tyre bald on innner edge
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
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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LV02 BVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BVC, 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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LV02 BVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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