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LT02 UWP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

93,096 mi
Last recorded93,096 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 UWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 93,096 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion inner wheel arches and inner sills

corrosion underside, suspension, brakes, brake lines, exhaust

handbrake near end travel

Fail 19 Jun 2026 93,096 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion inner wheel arches and inner sills

corrosion underside, suspension, brakes, brake lines, exhaust

handbrake near end travel

Pass 24 Jun 2025 92,356 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Front brake 40% imbalance on aaplication

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracked and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,459 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Front brakes 37% imbalance on application

Fail 25 Jun 2024 91,459 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Front brakes 37% imbalance on application

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 90,171 miles

Exhaust corroding rear

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front and rear suspension & steering components surface corrosion

Inner sills surface corrosion

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 88,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 86,288 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 19 Jul 2021 86,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner chassis corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner chassis corroded

Offside Front Lower ball joint plastic dust cover still on

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

all suspension arms corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 84,400 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner chassis corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner chassis corroded

Offside Front Lower ball joint plastic dust cover still on

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

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,314 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 83,314 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 83,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine management light on.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,174 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 81,128 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,405 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills heavy surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 79,405 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills heavy surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,584 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,475 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,466 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,117 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,967 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,295 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPES ,ENDS SPLIT !

E.M.L LIGHT ON

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,295 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPES ,ENDS SPLIT !

E.M.L LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,569 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,219 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,246 miles

nearside reartyre wearing on inside edge and age cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,458 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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LT02 UWP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 LT02 UWP, 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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LT02 UWP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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