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LX02 ONC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,475 mi
Last recorded85,475 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 ONC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 85,475 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 85,475 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,248 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 85,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,246 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components and subframe

Fail 31 May 2023 83,245 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components and subframe

Fail 20 Feb 2023 83,198 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,867 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,555 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 82,555 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,160 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 82,158 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,726 miles

under body corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 81,724 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,958 miles

OS NS front brake flexys are secured by cable ties

OS Sill at rear slightly weakened by corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,532 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,768 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,742 miles

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

n/s/f wearing thin i.e 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front tyre outer wall damaged on legal limit at time of test very strongly suggest change to avoid possible blow out

Pass 28 Aug 2010 39,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,058 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 30,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 22,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,284 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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LX02 ONC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 LX02 ONC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX02 ONC registered?

LX02 ONC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is LX02 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX02 ONC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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