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FE02 LZN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,847 mi
Last recorded106,847 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 LZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 106,847 miles

gear box bell housing bolts loose and missing

o/s/f fog lamp bulb insecure

under side of car under sealed

Pass 12 Sep 2024 106,832 miles

Front floor areas corroded.

Front suspension sub-frame corroded.

O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 106,791 miles

Both front chassis legs and inner sills corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

O/s/f wing corroded.

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 106,791 miles

Both front chassis legs and inner sills corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

O/s/f wing corroded.

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 106,357 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 105,863 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 105,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front no/plate cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,430 miles

Rear exhaust rattling.

Surface corrosion to inner sills and all suspension components.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 104,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear exhaust rattling.

Surface corrosion to inner sills and all suspension components.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,920 miles

Both front chassis legs and o/s/r outer sill have had welding repairs carried out to a poor standard and covered in silicone and under seal.

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s/r outer sill corroded.

O/s/f ABS sensor bolt missing/broken.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,843 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 100,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 97,651 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,966 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,975 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,346 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded but not leaking

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 61,675 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 8 May 2009 46,957 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,607 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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FE02 LZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE02 LZN, 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 FE02 LZN registered?

FE02 LZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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