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GF02 LNZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 84,221 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake lagging slightly in operation not considered excessive

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rivet repair to body panel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,362 miles

Nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 82,944 miles

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

Slight corrosion underneath vehicle including steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,899 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle including steering, suspension and braking components.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 82,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area / anti roll bar mount. Viewed from inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering ,suspension and braking components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,091 miles

Front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,727 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 80,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall. 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall. 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall. 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall. 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,149 miles

ALL road tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls. 195/50x15

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,906 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 77,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill aea (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 76,956 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 76,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 73,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,867 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,933 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,149 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 46,637 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 LNZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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