MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside low (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis rail under front arch (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside handbrake has low reading
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside handbrake low reading
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
n/s handbrake effort low
o/s/r sill corroding
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake discs slight pitting
rear brake pads are getting low
undertrays fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
heavy wear offside rear brake disc inner face
rear to centre exhaust joint corroding
slight distortion front and rear brakes
slight pitting front and nearside rear brake discs
small split and slight smearing offside wiper blade
undertrays fitted
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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LX52 SHJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 LX52 SHJ, 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 LX52 SHJ registered?
LX52 SHJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.
Is LX52 SHJ safe to buy?
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