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SM02 LTU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,767 mi
Last recorded109,767 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 LTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 109,767 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 102,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vaiours suspension corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 91,761 miles

general condition of underside and structure of vehicle including front and rear subframes/cross member corroded but not seriously weakened

underside of vehicle been under sealed including brake pipes.

Fail 2 Apr 2018 91,351 miles

Brake performance not tested brake test not carried out due to corrosion inadequate repairs and broken springs. (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering previous sill repair not to acceptable standards (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering previous sill repair not to acceptable standards (6.1.A.1)

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

General condition of underside and structure of vehicle including front and rear subframes/cross members badly corroded but not to the point of excess at this time.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2017 84,935 miles

Brake pipes painted preventing a full inspection

Underside of vehicle painted preventing a full inspection

nearside front and Offside front spring mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 84,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed at strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at strut top holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 78,229 miles

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

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

all upper and lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 72,326 miles

advise all metal brake pipes corroded

advise all under vehicle components heavily rusted

Fail 7 May 2015 72,326 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise all metal brake pipes corroded

advise all under vehicle components heavily rusted

advise rear pads near limit

Pass 2 May 2014 67,549 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 67,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,313 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 59,233 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 59,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 54,775 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,934 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2010 49,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2009 46,738 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 6 May 2008 40,303 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 40,303 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 33,327 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 33,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 24,316 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 LTU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SM02 LTU, 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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SM02 LTU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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