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LS02 ADX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,237 mi
Last recorded107,237 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 ADX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 107,237 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under body and suspension components coated in sealant

Pass 28 Jun 2025 107,096 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under body and components coated in celant

Pass 10 Jun 2024 106,313 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under body coated in sealant

Pass 24 Jun 2023 102,426 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,444 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,841 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,053 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 80,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,746 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 76,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tail pipe missing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,988 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2010 62,932 miles

1 offside mirror backing damaged

2 slight rattle on engine

Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,974 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 30 May 2007 23,333 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,641 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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LS02 ADX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LS02 ADX, 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 LS02 ADX registered?

LS02 ADX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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