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OE51 LPL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,760 mi
Last recorded125,760 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 LPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 125,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel arches corroded - ***BOTH SIDES***

Vehicle underbody has signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2020 125,760 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel arches corroded - ***BOTH SIDES***

Vehicle underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2019 119,662 miles

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 119,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,289 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 114,286 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

small cracks n/s+o/s rear tyres inner sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,605 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 99,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,346 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 91,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 84,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 84,813 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,388 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,612 miles

centre to rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,073 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 36,321 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,838 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,940 miles

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

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

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

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 LPL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE51 LPL, 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 LPL registered?

OE51 LPL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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