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PO52 LWP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,082 mi
Last recorded82,082 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 82,082 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 81,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 74,929 miles

rear brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Apr 2018 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion under side of vehicle excessively in places

Fail 29 Mar 2018 74,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion under side of the vehicle excessively on places

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Outer sills corroded

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,076 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 72,076 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage number plate holder (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front & rear brake discs pittet

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,554 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,112 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,410 miles

exhaust corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

offside outersill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 17 Mar 2012 65,519 miles

1) tyres 185 60 14

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,244 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,291 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 58,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Aug 2008 49,775 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,334 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 22,382 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 LWP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LWP, 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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PO52 LWP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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