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WK02 LMJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

106,120 mi
Last recorded106,120 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 LMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 106,120 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 101,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes / all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner surface corroding not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside rear chassis general corrosion and flaking in parts / all solid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal front to back

Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back metal brake pipe surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Various corrosion to front sub frame all solid at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg to inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to boot well holed and corroded NOT STRUCTURAL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corrroding and flaking all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,412 miles

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

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

Undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,793 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,432 miles

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

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 93,413 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

corrosion to underbody panels

Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,038 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,461 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 85,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 81,974 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,767 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,993 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,159 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,356 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,827 miles

front and rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2012 62,827 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front and rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,146 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 61,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,628 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 58,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,034 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,140 miles

Hand brake comes up alongway but not to the end of its travel

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,533 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 7,960 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 7,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2005 5,292 miles

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

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

underbelly sheild fitted time of test

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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WK02 LMJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 WK02 LMJ, 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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WK02 LMJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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