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LX02 ZVC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,390 mi
Last recorded54,390 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 ZVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 54,390 miles

Both inner sills corroded & holed - requies attention

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

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

Offside frfont wheel speed sensor wiring insecure

Outer sills corroded

Rear inner wheel arch areas corroded and holed - requires attention

Suspension & steering components heavily corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 54,387 miles

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

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

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

Both inner sills corroded & holed - requies attention

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

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

Offside frfont wheel speed sensor wiring insecure

Outer sills corroded

Rear inner wheel arch areas corroded and holed - requires attention

Suspension & steering components heavily corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 54,267 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Corrosion under vehicle to inner and outer sill and various components

Exhaust rear join heavily corroded and weakened

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively only just acceptable (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear inner sill holed and heavily corroded (just outside of prescribed areas) REQUIRES ATTENTION

Offside rear inner sill heavily corroded

Prop shaft seal wet with oil, possible leaks

Fail 24 Jul 2025 54,189 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake bind so excessive vehicle being thrown out of RBT (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion under vehicle to inner and outer sill and various components

Exhaust rear join heavily corroded and weakened

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear inner sill holed and heavily corroded (just outside of prescribed areas) REQUIRES ATTENTION

Offside rear inner sill heavily corroded

Prop shaft seal wet with oil, possible leaks

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (offside only just acceptable (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 May 2025 53,976 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake fluid leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear and pads are low (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened There is a lip on the front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underbody is covered in underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2024 50,338 miles

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

Vehicle underbody is covered in underseal, view to structure restricted however upon inspection, structure is satisfactory

Pass 16 Dec 2022 44,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 38,132 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 38,132 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,379 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 26,584 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 26,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,645 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 22,644 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,009 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 20,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 16,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,353 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,487 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,108 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,066 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 12,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,247 miles

all rubber flexable brake pipe ferrules have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,914 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 ZVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

LX02 ZVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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