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GF02 LJY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,579 mi
Last recorded75,579 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 LJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 75,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO ATTACHED LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO ATTACHED LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 69,260 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAMES AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,861 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 50,571 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 50,571 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,184 miles

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

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

corrosion starting under vehicle.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,116 miles

corrosion noted nearside and offside front outer sills but not within prescribed area

Fail 25 Jun 2018 45,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion noted nearside and offside front outer sills but not within prescribed area

Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,436 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 41,988 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,417 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,803 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Earth strap on rear diff insecure

O/S/F Caliper slightly binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,895 miles

wipers smearing the windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,331 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,560 miles

front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 26 May 2010 32,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 29,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,420 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,660 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,323 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 LJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

GF02 LJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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