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ET02 LKX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,280 mi
Last recorded101,280 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 LKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,280 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 101,270 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing badly between front section to middle section gaskit (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2024 99,241 miles

under side under sealed

Fail 18 May 2024 99,337 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,225 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 93,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,507 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both splitting on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 86,787 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both splitting on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 84,295 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 81,500 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,088 miles

both rear sills corroded but not considered to be excessive

Fail 15 Nov 2017 78,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear sills corroded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,731 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,858 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,196 miles

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,196 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2013 92,992 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 61,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,694 miles

offside front tyre low tread on inner edge and nearside front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,598 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,394 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 36,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,849 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 20,111 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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ET02 LKX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET02 LKX, 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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ET02 LKX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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