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OE02 LWJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,621 mi
Last recorded64,621 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 LWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 64,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 63,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 63,189 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,541 miles

OUTER SILLS CORRODED.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,339 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,445 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,578 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 50,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,527 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,724 miles

Front wiper blade ends split

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,362 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2012 36,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,524 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,549 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,605 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,586 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,879 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 10,709 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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OE02 LWJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LWJ, 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 OE02 LWJ registered?

OE02 LWJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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