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N27 LLL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,569 mi
Last recorded102,569 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 LLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,569 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 102,559 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,111 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 102,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 102,446 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 102,446 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,111 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 96,111 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,297 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 81,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 69,789 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,418 miles

front and rear pads are low.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,111 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,065 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 27,443 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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N27 LLL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N27 LLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N27 LLL registered?

N27 LLL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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