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PX52 LNM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,710 mi
Last recorded86,710 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 LNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 86,710 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 85,722 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 84,968 miles

Nearside and Offside Front A.B.S cables insecure

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 31 May 2022 84,934 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside Front A.B.S cables insecure

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 83,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure and offside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 83,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm moumnt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 80,668 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,309 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 78,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,765 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,949 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,835 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,046 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,322 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 52,198 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,340 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 48,340 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,195 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,347 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,730 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 14,977 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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PX52 LNM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PX52 LNM, 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 PX52 LNM registered?

PX52 LNM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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