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GF02 LJU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,597 mi
Last recorded31,597 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 LJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 31,597 miles

All round underneath vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 31,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 31,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 31,043 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 30,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,729 miles

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded , not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,309 miles

Nearside sill corroded , not excessively

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking on outer wall

slight corrosion on nearside rear sill ,not excessive.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,887 miles

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

nearside rear sill corroded but not excessive.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,678 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,529 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,111 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,349 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,072 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,086 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 19,086 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,630 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 LJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

GF02 LJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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