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LX02 ONH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,160 mi
Last recorded93,160 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 ONH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside Inner sill is corroded and holed at rear - outside prescribed areas

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

both front chassis rails are corroded but not excessive - near to front anti-roll bar mountings

both front upper ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2026 93,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside Inner sill is corroded and holed at rear - outside prescribed areas

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

both front chassis rails are corroded but not excessive - near to front anti-roll bar mountings

both front upper ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2025 89,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 89,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 86,692 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 80,878 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 80,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,031 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,374 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,507 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,531 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,988 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,602 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,602 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,275 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 53,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,945 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,097 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 45,799 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,064 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,526 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 22,840 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 22,840 miles

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

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 ONH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX02 ONH, 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 LX02 ONH registered?

LX02 ONH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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