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RG02 LZE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,683 mi
Last recorded109,683 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 LZE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 109,683 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear sills corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2017 109,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill panels (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 108,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 107,630 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 105,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,782 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 105,059 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,487 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012
Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 66,289 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 49,411 miles

Front inner brake pads getting low?

Front wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 20 May 2006 41,400 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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RG02 LZE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RG02 LZE, 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 RG02 LZE registered?

RG02 LZE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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