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LJ52 LNJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,147 mi
Last recorded29,147 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 LNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 29,147 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 29,147 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2025 28,013 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch rear seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch rear seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 26,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 25,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 24,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 24,652 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 24,483 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,614 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 22,645 miles

front and rear suspension arms heavily corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand. close to excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,946 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,946 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,355 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,193 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,132 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 12,936 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 10,350 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,931 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 6,263 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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LJ52 LNJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 LJ52 LNJ, 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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What year was LJ52 LNJ registered?

LJ52 LNJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for LJ52 LNJ 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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