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P537 LJM

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,897 mi
Last recorded149,897 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 LJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 149,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 149,204 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 148,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 148,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 147,429 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 146,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 145,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 145,677 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 145,677 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 144,212 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 142,934 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 142,934 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 141,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 127,724 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 111,763 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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P537 LJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P537 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 P537 LJM registered?

P537 LJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is P537 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P537 LJM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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