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SO02 LCU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,864 mi
Last recorded57,864 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 LCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 57,864 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,687 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 49,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 46,203 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,196 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 46,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking from back of engine (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,446 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion oiuter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,210 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 44,210 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 41,698 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 41,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,039 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,094 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,124 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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SO02 LCU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO02 LCU, 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 SO02 LCU registered?

SO02 LCU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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