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LY02 BLF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,228 mi
Last recorded47,228 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 BLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 47,228 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,738 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front,offside front,offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 43,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,376 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

ns front and os perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,147 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,381 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,011 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,592 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,686 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 28,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,374 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,487 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2006 22,668 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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LY02 BLF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LY02 BLF, 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 LY02 BLF registered?

LY02 BLF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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The MOT history for LY02 BLF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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