CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE02 LVL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,036 mi
Last recorded76,036 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 LVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded, front & rear

Fail 20 Jun 2024 75,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded, front & rear

Pass 6 Jun 2023 74,839 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both sills corroded

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,233 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 71,879 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 71,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 70,798 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sills corroded

Offside Rear sills corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 69,197 miles

Front suspention arms coroded

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

Rear suspention arms coroded

Various areas of under body corosion

Fail 22 Jun 2019 69,197 miles

Front suspention arms coroded

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

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

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

Rear suspention arms coroded

Various areas of under body corosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,569 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,066 miles

Exhaust system coroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Various areas of under body corosion

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,125 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Surface corosion on front suspention arms.

Surface corosion rear suspention arms.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,736 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Various areas of under body corosion

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,783 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,201 miles

both front brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

both rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

suface corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 31 May 2011 52,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,157 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,895 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,095 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 42,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,452 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,816 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE02 LVL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE02 LVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE02 LVL?

You can check the full history of OE02 LVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE02 LVL registered?

OE02 LVL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is OE02 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE02 LVL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE02 LVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE02 LVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.