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GF02 LJL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,066 mi
Last recorded50,066 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 LJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 50,066 miles

Front Both wings corroded at mounting point to sill

General under body corrosion and underseal

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 48,280 miles

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

Under body components corroded/under sealed

Pass 14 Jun 2023 46,596 miles

Front Both wings corroded where they bolt to sill

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underbody and components corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2023 46,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Both wings corroded where they bolt to sill

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 45,020 miles

Both front outer sills slightly corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General underbody and suspension component corrosion

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 43,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,864 miles

corrosion to underside

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,310 miles

both rear sill ends corroded

general underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,803 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,317 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion on coil springs and suspension arms

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,783 miles

slight corrosion on front brake hoses

surface corrosion on brake pipes

surface corrosion on suspension arms

Fail 23 Apr 2014 38,783 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight corrosion on front brake hoses

surface corrosion on brake pipes

surface corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,700 miles

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

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion on suspension arms/antiroll bars and links/struts and mountings

Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,059 miles

front brakes binding slightly

slight corrosion on brake pipes and brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion on suspension and chassis

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,888 miles

all suspension parts have surface corrosion

brake hose ferrules corroded

coil springs corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 34,668 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,140 miles

surface corrosion on suspension arms and springs

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,107 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,920 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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GF02 LJL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GF02 LJL, 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 GF02 LJL registered?

GF02 LJL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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