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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration LP02BHX
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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- Expired 12 Apr 2025
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,347 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,683 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & DISCS POOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- both front top arm boots starting to perish
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,683 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- both front top arm boots starting to perish
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & DISCS POOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,751 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,630 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Various areas of corrosion to underside
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear differential bushes in very poor condition
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above subframe to o/s (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Various areas of corrosion to underside
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear differential bushes in very poor condition
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,632 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- the rear subframe, bushes and arms are all slightly corroded and slightly deteriorated
- all brake discs are slightly corroded at the time of test, vehicle appears to have been stood for a while
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,494 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake discs are slightly corroded at the time of test, vehicle appears to have been stood for a while prior to todays test.
- the rear subframe, bushes and arms are all slightly corroded and slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ouiter sill behind sill cover/side skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,728 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019 6 Jun 20267 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,848 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,146 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016 6 Jun 20264 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,684 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 103,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
8 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,562 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2014 6 Jun 20268 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
10 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,155 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202610 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,464 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2012 6 Jun 202612 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,705 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2011 6 Jun 20265 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,993 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2010 6 Jun 20263 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,062 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2009 6 Jun 20262 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
7 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,812 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2008 6 Jun 20268 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,898 MI
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LP02BHX was registered on 2002-03-19
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