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DX02 LUZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,189 mi
Last recorded98,189 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 15 May 2025 97,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Heavily Undersealed Underneath

Pass 14 May 2024 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fully undersealed.

Pass 10 May 2023 96,114 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 96,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 95,598 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

whole underside of vehicle thickly under sealed during inspection

Pass 17 May 2021 94,185 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 92,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,639 miles

slight corrosion to n/s rear inner sill area

slight oil leak

steering pipes corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,942 miles

EML light on

Lambda sensor wire twisted

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( front section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

under vehicle chassis and all suspension arms wire brushed assed for corrosion coated in schutz under sealer

Fail 13 Mar 2018 85,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML light on

Lambda sensor wire twisted

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( front section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,451 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,437 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,795 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 78,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,475 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 74,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,054 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,048 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,491 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,576 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 66,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,135 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 60,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,795 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,578 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,818 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,689 miles

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

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 LUZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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