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LX02 ONB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,319 mi
Last recorded80,319 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 ONB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,319 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,211 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 77,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,507 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,315 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,827 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 66,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,884 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 59,884 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,121 miles

note all brake discs coroded and scored f/brake pads 3/4mm

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,504 miles

n/s wiper blade judders............ †front discs are corroded........

Pass 19 Sep 2005 24,658 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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LX02 ONB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX02 ONB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX02 ONB registered?

LX02 ONB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is LX02 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX02 ONB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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