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PF02 LGG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,678 mi
Last recorded125,678 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 LGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 125,678 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 125,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,392 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2019 116,151 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,272 miles

Front Wings deteriorating

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 110,261 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wings deteriorating

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 109,911 miles

Damage to windscreen nearside but not affecting drivers view

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 109,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 107,652 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 107,621 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front hub backing plates deteriorated due to corrosion

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Front section of exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake has a slight bind when wheel turned by hand

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle body has general onset of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2014 105,624 miles

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

both sides sills rusty at rear

nearside front chassis corroded

offside front chassis corroded

slight oil leak, level on minimum

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,415 miles

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

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

nearside front chassis corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 100,415 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside front chassis corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,364 miles

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

both sides wiper blades split

nearside front chassis corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 88,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,946 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 84,262 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,785 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 82,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2008 78,891 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 78,891 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 69,327 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 61,323 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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PF02 LGG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PF02 LGG, 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 PF02 LGG registered?

PF02 LGG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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