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LS02 VGC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,948 mi
Last recorded57,948 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 VGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 57,948 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear sills corroding

general corrosion on all suspension

osf chassis leg corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2025 57,948 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear sills corroding

general corrosion on all suspension

osf chassis leg corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2024 57,307 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temp repair (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2023 56,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 56,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 55,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 55,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,258 miles

Slight oil leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 55,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2019 52,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded at rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 May 2019 52,950 miles

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded at rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 50,116 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 50,116 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 May 2017 47,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,115 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 40,632 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 40,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 35,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 29,021 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2012 25,866 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 20,600 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,232 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 16,472 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 14,413 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,017 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 VGC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

LS02 VGC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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