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LW02 OXT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,956 mi
Last recorded56,956 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 OXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake has slightly low effort

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 47,614 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,278 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,513 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,908 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,029 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 17 Oct 2006 29,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 25,973 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 OXT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

LW02 OXT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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