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LW02 MZV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,253 mi
Last recorded66,253 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 MZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,378 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,630 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,159 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,920 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,293 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 20,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 14,968 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 MZV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

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

Is LW02 MZV safe to buy?

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