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E6 LBY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,306 mi
Last recorded105,306 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 LBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 105,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 105,286 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 105,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 104,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 104,787 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 104,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 104,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 104,316 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 104,130 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 104,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 103,636 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 103,636 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 210,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 86,545 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 78,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 68,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 59,033 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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E6 LBY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E6 LBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E6 LBY registered?

E6 LBY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is E6 LBY safe to buy?

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