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PO52 LXF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 LXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2022 76,820 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S and O/S fronts on inner surface worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated brake pads appear to have grease/oil on outer brake pad material (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion along underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear upper and lower suspension arms heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of screen slight stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,517 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced serious surface corrosion on many mechanical parts throughout underside of vehicle strongly recommend a good wire brush up and wax or or underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 70,515 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced serious surface corrosion on many mechanical parts throughout underside of vehicle strongly recommend a good wire brush up and wax or or underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Aug 2017 69,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,067 miles

vehicle is very very dry requires immediate wax oil to prevent further deterioration

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,389 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 67,387 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 61,719 miles

brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 5 May 2011 59,465 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides rear discs slightly worn and pitted

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 55,853 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 54,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2008 52,146 miles

BRAKE DISKS CORRODED, PADS LOW, FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT, REAR WISHBONES CORRODED, REAR DISKS AND PADS.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,892 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 LXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

PO52 LXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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