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LX02 ZVG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,111 mi
Last recorded190,111 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 ZVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2018 190,111 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 188,260 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 187,101 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 187,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 186,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 185,025 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 31 Jan 2014 185,025 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 Jan 2013 183,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 183,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 169,992 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)

Rear axle crossmember damaged/bent

offside rear lower body sill corroded and weakened

rear silencer bracket corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 169,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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)

offside rear lower body sill corroded and weakened

rear exle crossmember damaged/bent

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 156,903 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 144,977 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 144,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 13,280 miles

CENTRE TREAD ON BOTH REAR TYRES APPROACHING WEAR BARS

Fail 29 Dec 2008 13,280 miles

CENTRE TREAD ON BOTH REAR TYRES APPROACHING WEAR BARS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 119,083 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 104,887 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 104,887 miles

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

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

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 ZVG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

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

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