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P332 LJM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,852 mi
Last recorded100,852 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 LJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 100,852 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 100,852 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,759 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 92,719 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 92,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,069 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 89,069 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill corroded and held (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 85,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,969 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,531 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 82,566 miles

Front suspension corrosion

Rear suspension corrosion

Fail 9 May 2018 82,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front suspension corrosion

Rear suspension corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,304 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 81,303 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,683 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 78,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,673 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner face rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,884 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,113 miles

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

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

rear anti roll bar rusty

rear suspension coils rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,048 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Apr 2008 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,626 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 58,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,177 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 55,116 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P332 LJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P332 LJM, 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 P332 LJM registered?

P332 LJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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