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X55 LWS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,606 mi
Last recorded82,606 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 LWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 82,606 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 82,358 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,822 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,455 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 81,454 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,137 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 80,852 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 80,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,214 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has been filled and flexing but no holes apparent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,726 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 77,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 75,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,516 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,231 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 67,155 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,829 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 60,753 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,045 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 30 Nov 2010 46,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,452 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,228 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,583 miles

Front brakes and nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,461 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 21,829 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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X55 LWS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow 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 X55 LWS, 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 X55 LWS registered?

X55 LWS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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