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MH02 LUA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,905 mi
Last recorded101,905 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 LUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 101,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 101,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 95,222 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 95,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from front to rear "T" piece (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 87,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Loose in well in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from front to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And fine cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 87,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Loose in well in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from front to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And fine cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,409 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,920 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,306 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

N/S Inner sill corroded and holed (outside mounting points)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,492 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,058 miles

general underbody corrosion.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 72,058 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,209 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Exhaust system has slight corrosion

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,791 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,778 miles

Bind to O/S/R brake

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,622 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,521 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,346 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,472 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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MH02 LUA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MH02 LUA, 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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MH02 LUA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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