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2002 MAZDA MX-5
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- Registration LC02FVM
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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- Expires 15 Mar 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 103,932 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,146 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Rear brake discs inpoor condition
20 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,613 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,032 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2024 6 Jun 20268 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 78,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
12 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,317 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2023 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,650 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2021 6 Jun 202617 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,099 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,969 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
31 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,969 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,701 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- adv battery light on
27 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- adv battery light on
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,515 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,515 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,233 MI
6 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,233 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2016 6 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,716 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
23 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
1 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,649 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,649 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,254 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 6 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,995 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2012 6 Jun 20265 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,139 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011 6 Jun 202625 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,808 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,808 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,378 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,645 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2008 6 Jun 202619 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,778 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2007 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 36,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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LC02FVM was registered on 2002-05-30
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