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GF02 LKN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

48,348 mi
Last recorded48,348 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 LKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 48,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 47,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 46,749 miles

various suspension and steering components /coil springs inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2023 45,965 miles

VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS /INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED/COIL SPRINGS

Fail 24 Apr 2023 45,960 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS /INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED/COIL SPRINGS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 45,026 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED VARIOUS SUSPENSION STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED/FLOOR PAN INNER OUTER SILLS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 44,232 miles

hand brake travel high

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion floor pan various points of floor pan /various steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2021 44,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

hand brake travel high

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion floor pan various points of floor pan /various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2020 43,782 miles

surface corrosion on offside outersill

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,078 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,344 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to have been stood and underseald in places (6.1.B.2)

top covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,948 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 37,948 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,894 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,095 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,955 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight cracking on all tyre side walls

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,775 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,464 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,862 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,983 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,191 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 LKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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