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NV02 LVC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,465 mi
Last recorded76,465 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 LVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,012 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,456 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 68,835 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear suspension slight corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,110 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 64,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,483 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 62,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,652 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,118 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 45,118 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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NV02 LVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV02 LVC, 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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NV02 LVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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