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SM02 LTF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,835 mi
Last recorded99,835 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 LTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded beside flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise general condition of underside

engine has a misting of oil

gearbox has a misting of oil

Fail 6 Jan 2017 99,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded beside flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

advise general condition of underside

engine has a misting of oil

gearbox has a misting of oil

Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,122 miles

Front x member and wishbone arms corroded

Nearside Front cuts on outer side wall

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

Nearside Rear cuts on outer sidewall

Offside Front cuts on outer sidewall

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

Rear x member and wishbone arms corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 78,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front x member and wishbone arms corroded

Nearside Front cuts on outer side wall

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

Nearside Rear cuts on outer sidewall

Offside Front cuts on outer sidewall

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

Rear x member and wishbone arms corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,138 miles

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

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)

near side front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 70,131 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

near side front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 61,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,356 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn outside edge

Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn outside edge

Pass 31 May 2011 51,640 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 51,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2010 45,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 37,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 28,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,539 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 19 May 2006 7,329 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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SM02 LTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM02 LTF, 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 SM02 LTF registered?

SM02 LTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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