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GF02 LKM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,796 mi
Last recorded52,796 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 LKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 52,796 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 52,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 50,600 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 49,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,078 miles

General surface corrosion on all suspension components

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,947 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 47,947 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 47,772 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear outer sill badly corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,290 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 44,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 34,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,632 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise battery insecure

advise front discs have some slight corrision on the inside

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,577 miles

Battery insecure

advise offside front and nearside front wipers split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 21,549 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,135 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,621 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,850 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 11,439 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 LKM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 LKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF02 LKM registered?

GF02 LKM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is GF02 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 LKM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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