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HD02 LFK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,179 mi
Last recorded141,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 LFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 141,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres are worn on edge

Pass 28 Jul 2025 134,554 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 129,333 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 129,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Split pin missing through the ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Split pin missing through the ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail to inner wheel arch, under the bonnet below the washer bottle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between the center section and the back box leaking possibly causing the lean Lambda reading (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 125,699 miles

Underbody corroded in all areas, including prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jul 2022 123,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some grease on all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill weakened.

Unable to check condition of front chassis legs due to covers.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 123,345 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 9 Jul 2021 123,340 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front chassis leg corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 121,765 miles

Engine management light on

Front chassis legs corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,922 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 9 Jul 2019 116,919 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2018 111,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 108,434 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 108,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel corroeded around previous repair (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel to rear lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp loose

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front chassis legs heavley corroeded

both rear coil springs corroeded

brake pedal rubber worn

chip in windscreen zone b swept area

front brake pads worn very low

powersteering pipes corroeded

rear brake pads worn very low

rear brake pipe across back axle corroeded

small oil leak unable to see due to plastic under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

previous welding repairs

Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,078 miles

exhuast system corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 87,078 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhuast system corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 83,040 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,040 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,997 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2011 61,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,428 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 54,428 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,916 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s wiper rubber slight split. o/s front tyre slight cracking.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 33,370 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 27,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,650 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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HD02 LFK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HD02 LFK, 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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HD02 LFK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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