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LX02 OND

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,836 mi
Last recorded90,836 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 OND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,385 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Front Registration plate held with tape

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Small split to tyre inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Cracks in tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,594 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 2 Mar 2017 78,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to exhaust

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

lower sill corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 28 May 2013 64,928 miles

o/s/rear tyre is 2-3mm..slight rear brake imbalance noted

Pass 24 May 2012 58,903 miles

O/S/FRONT TYRE WAS LOW PRESSURE..O/S/F TYRE EDGES WORN...O/S/REAR TYRE IS 3MM TREADS

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,262 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,682 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,563 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 34,563 miles

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)

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)

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 OND is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LX02 OND, 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 LX02 OND registered?

LX02 OND is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is LX02 OND safe to buy?

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