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OE02 LVY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,279 mi
Last recorded143,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 LVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,279 miles

Offside Front floor corroded and weak.

general underside corrosion.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 143,279 miles

Offside Front floor corroded and weak.

general underside corrosion.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 134,357 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 134,357 miles

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

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 125,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,531 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 1 Jul 2015 119,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 13 Aug 2013 101,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 101,516 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,683 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 88,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,050 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 77,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,597 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,848 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,424 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 LVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OE02 LVY, 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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OE02 LVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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