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LW02 FWX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,265 mi
Last recorded86,265 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 FWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 86,265 miles

Rear Outer nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2024 86,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear join (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2022 86,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking break works but only slightly. requirements still met

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r sills slightly corroded

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall is damaged

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/f wheel rim is damaged on outer side

Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall is damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/f wheel rim is damaged on outer side

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,021 miles

N/s front tyre perished an cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

O/s front tyre perished and cracking on inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack around centre silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 73,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/s rubbing on wear clip (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced No effort on offside (3.7.B.6b)

N/s front tyre perished an cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

O/s front tyre perished and cracking on inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack around centre silencer (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,795 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,863 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 58,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,857 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,738 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,859 miles

exhaust corroding....

front & rear brake pads low...

front inner brake disc faces corroding....

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,970 miles

front and rear pads wearing

Fail 15 Jan 2009 52,094 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,970 miles

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

interior mirror missing

n.s fronr healight mount broken but light secure??

Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,591 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 28 Jul 2006 33,839 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 33,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LW02 FWX, 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 LW02 FWX registered?

LW02 FWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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