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LS02 VGA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,549 mi
Last recorded52,549 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 VGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 52,549 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,534 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 52,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 52,057 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 51,616 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 51,429 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 51,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 50,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 49,253 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 48,517 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 44,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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 both tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2015 43,065 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 40,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,373 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,674 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,620 miles

front & rear brake disc's corroded

front brake pads slightly worn

parking brake lever comes up high

rear brake pads 1/2 worn?

suspension components are corroded

windscreen washers require adjustment

Fail 19 Jun 2008 21,620 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front & rear brake disc's corroded

front brake pads slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

parking brake lever comes up high

rear brake pads 1/2 worn?

suspension components are corroded

tyres underinflated

windscreen washers require adjustment

excessive deterioration n/s/f tyre

excessive deterioration o/s/f tyre

excessive deterioration o/s/r tyre & tyre side wall cut

Pass 23 May 2006 16,394 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 VGA 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 90.5%.

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 VGA, 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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LS02 VGA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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