MOT Status
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51,778 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear corrosion in sill and wheel arch areas
handbrake travel getting long
underside suspension and exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear corrosion in sill and wheel arch areas.
handbrake travel getting long.
underside suspension and exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Rear corrosion in sill and wheel arch.
Offside Rear tyre tread getting low
handbrake travel getting long.
underside getting very corroded and exhaust system very rotten.
corrosion in near side outer sill and wheel arch.
Nearside Outer Sill corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
n/s outer sill corroded
n/s outer sill/wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch/outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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LW51 NBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 LW51 NBL, 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 LW51 NBL registered?
LW51 NBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.
Is LW51 NBL safe to buy?
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