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LY02 LFG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,674 mi
Last recorded76,674 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 LFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,674 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + chassis members and sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 76,672 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + chassis members and sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 72,959 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,805 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,603 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,846 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,956 miles

Suspension components corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2020 58,955 miles

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

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

Suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,734 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 46,420 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 43,084 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,152 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 35,923 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 35,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 31,369 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 28,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2012 27,499 miles

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2011 25,476 miles

fronr and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2011 25,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fronr and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2010 22,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracks between tread and wearing low

Fail 19 May 2009 19,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

n/s/r tyre cracks between tread

Pass 19 May 2009 19,664 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

n/s/r tyre cracks between tread

Pass 15 May 2008 17,663 miles

both front brake discs inner faces starting rust

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,559 miles

front tyres and n/s/r tyre crack between tread

Pass 25 May 2006 12,913 miles

treads splitting on front tyres

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 LFG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LFG, 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 LFG registered?

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

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