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LY52 LPJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,588 mi
Last recorded19,588 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 LPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 19,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 18,900 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 18,074 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 17,162 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 16,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 15,257 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 14,403 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 13,324 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 13,324 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,335 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,543 miles

both front tyres perished.

both rear tyres perished.

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 10,543 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both front tyres perished.

both rear tyres perished.

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 9,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 6,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,093 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 5,516 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 5,003 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 3,708 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 2,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 2,944 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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LY52 LPJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY52 LPJ, 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 LY52 LPJ registered?

LY52 LPJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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