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LW02 AWY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,443 mi
Last recorded109,443 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 AWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 109,443 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 108,323 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 108,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 107,852 miles

All suspension component corroded and part of under body corroded.

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 105,415 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 105,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,420 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. 195/50R15/82V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 99,414 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. 195/50R15/82V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 92,213 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,072 miles

all 4 tyres begining to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,102 miles

N/S/F tyres begining to perish

N/S/R tyres begining to perish

O/S/F tyre begining to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,797 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,922 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 60,885 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,186 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 46,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 46,148 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 39,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,405 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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LW02 AWY 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 81%.

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 LW02 AWY, 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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LW02 AWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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