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SB02 LGX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,627 mi
Last recorded104,627 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 LGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 104,627 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 104,445 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 104,239 miles

exhaust corrosion

Pass 1 May 2019 104,028 miles

exhaust corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,066 miles

coolant leak around bottom radiator hose clip

Pass 30 Mar 2015 102,789 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 102,788 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,164 miles

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe slight corroded

nearside & offside rear anti roll bar drop links corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 102,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 101,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 99,125 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 99,166 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,504 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,931 miles

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.

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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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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SB02 LGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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