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GF02 LKG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,708 mi
Last recorded75,708 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 75,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 75,496 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing corroded at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 72,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 72,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,380 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 62,480 miles

corrosion to under side components

exhaust poor

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,735 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 53,079 miles

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

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

rear pads low

some corrosion at rear of sills o/s & n/s

Pass 16 May 2014 53,079 miles

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

rear pads low

some corrosion at rear of sills o/s & n/s

Pass 17 May 2013 48,210 miles

o/s/f brake pads low. n/s/r brake pads low. Management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2012 43,340 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,466 miles

all brake discs corroded front & rear brake pads low

Fail 9 Jun 2011 39,466 miles

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

all brake discs corroded front & rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Jun 2010 37,785 miles

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

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

all brake pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,785 miles

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

all brake pads low

Fail 6 Jun 2009 34,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 34,168 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,949 miles

cracking nearside rear tyre inside tread

Fail 9 Jun 2007 24,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 24,309 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,737 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 LKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF02 LKG, 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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GF02 LKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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