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LY02 LEU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,078 mi
Last recorded33,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 LEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2025 33,078 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 33,037 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 32,201 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 31,150 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 30,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 30,518 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 30,398 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,557 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 28,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 28,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 25,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,704 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,457 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,747 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,126 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 11,181 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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LY02 LEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY02 LEU, 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 LY02 LEU registered?

LY02 LEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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