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OE02 LVR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,141 mi
Last recorded69,141 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 LVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,141 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill/lower wing corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 68,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,442 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,326 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,477 miles

both side sills corroded at rear

Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,233 miles

both sills corroded at rear

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,520 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 52,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,387 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 45,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,191 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,132 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,440 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,409 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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OE02 LVR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 OE02 LVR, 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 OE02 LVR registered?

OE02 LVR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is OE02 LVR safe to buy?

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