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LL02 LDL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,984 mi
Last recorded103,984 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 LDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,984 miles

corrosion on suspension components

under body corrosion visible

Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,731 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 103,566 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 102,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 101,623 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank corroded on seam appears satisfactory

Pass 14 Dec 2019 99,503 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,768 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion both sides sills to floor

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,768 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion both sides sills to floor

Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,251 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,584 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 79,685 miles

All brake discs slightly worn inner faces

Lower All Suspensions corroded underside

Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,528 miles

Underside/Susensions Light corrosion throughout

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion floor to sills,both outer sills corroded,rec wax-oyl.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,600 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,799 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,026 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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LL02 LDL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LL02 LDL, 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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LL02 LDL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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