MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody/pipes/ferrules/springs/shockers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust corrosion
exhaust corrosion
coolant leak around bottom radiator hose clip
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
exhaust corroded
front to rear brake pipe slight corroded
nearside & offside rear anti roll bar drop links corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside/offside front sill corroded
nearside/offside rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge †
wheel alignment could require adjustment
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB02 LGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 SB02 LGX, 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 SB02 LGX registered?
SB02 LGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.
Is SB02 LGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for SB02 LGX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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