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LX52 SHJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,359 mi
Last recorded104,359 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 SHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2019 104,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 92,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 92,808 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,730 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis rail under front arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,476 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,850 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,960 miles

Nearside handbrake low reading

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,167 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s handbrake effort low

o/s/r sill corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2010 67,974 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 63,270 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,598 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 31,988 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 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.

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