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PO52 LWN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,764 mi
Last recorded62,764 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 LWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,764 miles

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

Rear outer sills at rear corroded both sides

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and general underbody rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms and bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 62,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear outer sills at rear corroded both sides

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and general underbody rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms and bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 58,272 miles

all 4 suspension arms corroded

both sills corroded at rear

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,342 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,954 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 50,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,885 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 47,861 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 47,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2015 39,044 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 32,356 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 32,356 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 31,817 miles

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

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

crank shaft pully wobbling

oil leak from diff

Pass 12 May 2012 28,952 miles

flat spot on n/s/r wheel rim

oil leak on rear diff

slight oil leak on streering rack

Fail 5 May 2012 28,925 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

flat spot on n/s/r wheel rim

front brake pads 95% worn

oil leak on rear diff

rear brakes corroded

slight oil leak on streering rack

Pass 12 May 2011 21,116 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 21,116 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,431 miles

small cut on n/s/f & o/s/f tyres [outer walls]

Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,661 miles

advise oil leak on diff

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 5,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 5,288 miles

Window scratched in drivers view but not excessivly

Pass 22 Sep 2005 4,517 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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PO52 LWN 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 73.9%.

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 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 PO52 LWN, 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 PO52 LWN registered?

PO52 LWN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2002.

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