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NY51 LXF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,313 mi
Last recorded106,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 LXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive magnet detects fillers in sill, may not be structurally sound (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 106,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive magnet detects fillers in sill, may not be structurally sound (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 96,841 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 96,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 94,314 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 94,308 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 90,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,526 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,717 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,532 miles

front brake discs are pitted

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 70,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 70,247 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,488 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 50,401 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,602 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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NY51 LXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NY51 LXF, 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 NY51 LXF registered?

NY51 LXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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The MOT history for NY51 LXF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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