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MA52 LML

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,252 mi
Last recorded97,252 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 LML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,252 miles

Corrosion to boot floor

Fail 7 Feb 2022 97,252 miles

Corrosion to boot floor

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 94,405 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 94,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 94,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 94,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 94,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 94,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery compartment corroded excessively (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 93,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 91,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,827 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has a slight misting of brake fluid

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 85,784 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has a slight misting of brake fluid

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,504 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 78,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 69,760 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,819 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 63,819 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 58,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 53,532 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 53,532 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 49,458 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 46,899 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 46,899 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 43,087 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)

Pass 16 May 2006 35,508 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 LML is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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