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P111 LOA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,265 mi
Last recorded46,265 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 LOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General component surface corrosion.

Fail 1 Nov 2021 46,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General component surface corrosion.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,564 miles

Nearside Rear tire cracking in grooves

Offside Front outer side wall cracked slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2018 43,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 39,084 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 36,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,660 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 33,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 31,289 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 31,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 30,653 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,521 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 25,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,805 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,786 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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P111 LOA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P111 LOA, 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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P111 LOA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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