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A4 LMU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,105 mi
Last recorded62,105 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 62,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,863 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 57,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,518 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 52,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 51,218 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,739 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,824 miles

slight surface rust on suspension parts

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,754 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm

surface corrosion suspension.n/s/r sill

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,624 miles

front discs corroded inside faces

rear tyres low inner edges

surface corrosion underbody/suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,429 miles

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

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

note all brake discs corroded on iner facses

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,518 miles

front pads getting low

surface corrosion underbody suspension...

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,463 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,037 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 15,236 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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A4 LMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A4 LMU, 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 A4 LMU registered?

A4 LMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is A4 LMU safe to buy?

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