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DX02 LTO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,177 mi
Last recorded95,177 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 LTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 95,177 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S ,N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S ,N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,174 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 90,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 86,253 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 82,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,180 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 81,885 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 81,687 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 81,687 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 81,442 miles

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 7 May 2015 80,721 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 79,783 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 79,777 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,204 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 78,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,476 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 71,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,395 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,638 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,844 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,398 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,588 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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DX02 LTO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DX02 LTO, 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 DX02 LTO registered?

DX02 LTO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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