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LX52 GVE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,824 mi
Last recorded76,824 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 GVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 76,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering As marked by drivers floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,371 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,709 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 59,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,913 miles

Front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 56,901 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and sidewalls starting to crack/perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and sidewalls starting to crack/perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,477 miles

exhaust corroded slightly

near side rear outer sill corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,791 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 46,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,122 miles

Advise corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 1 May 2012 35,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,756 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres starting to perish between the tread

Pass 7 May 2009 24,790 miles

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

O/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have surface cracks

Pass 22 May 2008 20,029 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,987 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,155 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 13,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 13,076 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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LX52 GVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LX52 GVE, 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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LX52 GVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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