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NV02 LVJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,359 mi
Last recorded85,359 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 LVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 85,359 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,626 miles

front fog lights in/op

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,249 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,124 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2016 79,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 75,076 miles

osf tyre worn at edge

osr tyre inner side wall split

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,138 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,403 miles

earth strap broken at rear

Fail 12 Sep 2012 55,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

earth strap broken at rear

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,430 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,671 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 31,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,194 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,993 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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NV02 LVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NV02 LVJ, 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 NV02 LVJ registered?

NV02 LVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is NV02 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV02 LVJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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