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LV02 BVC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,272 mi
Last recorded107,272 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 BVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 107,272 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2017 102,067 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 102,067 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2017 102,067 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2016 96,360 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 90,502 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 90,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust weak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 84,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,480 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 79,480 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,031 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 77,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,116 miles

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 71,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 71,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,553 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,998 miles

n/s front tyre bald on innner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,779 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 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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