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SO02 LDL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,417 mi
Last recorded82,417 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 LDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,417 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 75,202 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 94,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 58,284 miles

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

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

Front to Rear Brakes Pipe Coated in Grease

Offside Windscreen Wiper is Torn

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,773 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 53,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,785 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 49,784 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,718 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,466 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,484 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 14,171 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 12,713 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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SO02 LDL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc 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 SO02 LDL, 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 SO02 LDL registered?

SO02 LDL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is SO02 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO02 LDL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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