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LV02 BUH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,424 mi
Last recorded39,424 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 BUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,424 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 39,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 38,489 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 38,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 37,283 miles

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

corrosion to osf chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,962 miles

headlight len,s faded,, handbrake travel long,,rust to front chassis

Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF chassis rail corroded (holed) near roll bar mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,707 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded / deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,042 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 34,041 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,272 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,647 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,873 miles

rust to o/sill

Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,903 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,805 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,587 miles

front brake calipers :sticky:

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,224 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 16,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake requires adjusting

Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake requires adjusting

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 11,043 miles

osf tyre bald on inner edge & low on outer

Pass 7 Mar 2006 9,300 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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LV02 BUH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV02 BUH, 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 LV02 BUH registered?

LV02 BUH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is LV02 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 BUH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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