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WN02 LCY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

35,084 mi
Last recorded35,084 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 LCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 35,084 miles

underside of vehicle in poor condition

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

suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2025 34,739 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 34,735 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 33,636 miles

signs of oil leak

suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2023 33,170 miles

rear brakes slightly biding

rear suspension components starting to corrode

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Mar 2022 32,556 miles

slight play t to n/s/r anti roll bar link end

suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,583 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2020 30,889 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 30,889 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,232 miles

both front lower arms starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,099 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion By anti roll bar mounting. (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 29,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion By anti roll bar mounting. (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,349 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,320 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,859 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 21,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,879 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 19,879 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,363 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,520 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,064 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,074 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,863 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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WN02 LCY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WN02 LCY, 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 WN02 LCY registered?

WN02 LCY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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