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LV02 CPK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,611 mi
Last recorded63,611 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 CPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 63,611 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,944 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear underside components corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel, require adjustment or repair. o/s also imbalanced.

Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 42,843 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 36,120 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 36,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,614 miles

rear brakes sticking

Fail 2 Apr 2018 35,610 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brakes sticking

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,223 miles

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2017 35,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,551 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 34,547 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 32,463 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,498 miles

handbrake high

wipers smeary

Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,579 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,579 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 28,977 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,977 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,318 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 22,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,585 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,042 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,253 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 CPK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LV02 CPK, 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 CPK registered?

LV02 CPK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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