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R111 LCR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,893 mi
Last recorded74,893 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 LCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,893 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wheel arches rusty

tyre walls cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2017 74,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyre walls starting to crack

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,314 miles

all four tyres badly perished

Fail 28 Nov 2016 73,313 miles

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

all four tyres badly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,921 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 72,919 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to both lower sills

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,997 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 64,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,029 miles

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

exhaust back box and middle section joint corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,759 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 51,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear n/s tyre at 2mm of remaining tread

rear o/s tyre at 2mm of remaining tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,103 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear n/s tyre at 2mm of remaining tread

rear o/s tyre at 2mm of remaining tread

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,554 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,034 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,051 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,115 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,299 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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R111 LCR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R111 LCR, 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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R111 LCR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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