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LW02 FXD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,472 mi
Last recorded113,472 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 FXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 113,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 113,300 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 112,816 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 112,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 112,091 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 111,934 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,495 miles

surface corrosion on both outer sills.

Pass 27 May 2015 110,204 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 109,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,435 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,243 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 85,559 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,580 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,753 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2007 39,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,827 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,538 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 FXD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

LW02 FXD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is LW02 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW02 FXD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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