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MA52 LLN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,309 mi
Last recorded68,309 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 LLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 68,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 63,828 miles

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

engine man light on

Pass 24 May 2022 57,768 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 57,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 56,038 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 54,191 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,668 miles

Front 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 5 Jul 2018 48,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 44,339 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 41,507 miles

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

all 4 tyres perishing and cracking

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,581 miles

back box exaust slight corrosion

front disc and pads worn and corroded

o/s sill slight corrosion

rear disc and pads worn and corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 38,510 miles

All suspension components corroded

Both front brake discs have corrosion on inner face but not affecting performance

Both front brake hoses have corrosion on ferrules

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Slight corrosion on offside outer sill at rear

Slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 28 May 2011 38,325 miles

front and rear brake pads are getting worn

front brake discs are getting rough

Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,211 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,211 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 18,410 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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MA52 LLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MA52 LLN, 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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MA52 LLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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