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LK02 WPA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,876 mi
Last recorded118,876 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 WPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 118,876 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 117,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 114,886 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 113,132 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,418 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 108,279 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 105,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,786 miles

engine light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,722 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,189 miles

front and rear disc corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,173 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,804 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,429 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 65,429 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LK02 WPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LK02 WPA, 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 LK02 WPA registered?

LK02 WPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LK02 WPA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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