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LV02 DSY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,825 mi
Last recorded113,825 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 DSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 113,825 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 106,180 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 106,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 106,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 105,815 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 105,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 105,494 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at o/s joining block on o/s/r of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 105,494 miles

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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at o/s joining block on o/s/r of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 105,164 miles

All front suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing lower panel Corroded

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 104,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment but not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,715 miles

Slight corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,311 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,980 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 16 Jun 2016 102,979 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,609 miles

slight corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2012 98,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,818 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 89,506 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 89,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,920 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 85,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 81,996 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 78,092 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 68,155 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 67,662 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DSY, 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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LV02 DSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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