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LM02 GAA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,255 mi
Last recorded95,255 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 GAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,255 miles

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,920 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2023 89,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,348 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,348 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 87,548 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,073 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 82,073 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,659 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 72,650 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 64,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near to limits. (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near to limits. (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 64,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pad appears almost to metal backing. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near to limits. (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near to limits. (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 61,863 miles

Both front tyres inner side walls cracked not to cords

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 59,093 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 55,286 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 50,056 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,729 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 24,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 12,507 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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LM02 GAA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LM02 GAA, 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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LM02 GAA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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