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OE51 LPA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,100 mi
Last recorded120,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 LPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 120,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 120,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 118,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 117,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 116,396 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 130,561 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,990 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 102,887 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,452 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 93,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,035 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,152 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,270 miles

corrosion in front and rear discs ,front /rear pads low /corrosion in inner sill panels

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,813 miles

corrosion around under body,suspension,brkesexhaust..front brake pads starting too wear low..rear shock units weaping..

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,262 miles

ADVISE - CAMBELT CHANGE.........

REAR TYRES WORN VERY LOW........

o/s/f fog lenz cracked..corrosion around front/rear brake discs..front brake pads starting too wear low..flexi brake ferrules corroding..light corrosion around inner sills/floor..corrosion around front/rear suspension arms etc..

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,461 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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OE51 LPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc 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 OE51 LPA, 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 OE51 LPA registered?

OE51 LPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is OE51 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 LPA 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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