2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · LE51 JNF
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 133,406 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE51 JNF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2023
- 133,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE51 JNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (LE51 JNF) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LE51 JNF Mileage History
- 02/09/2022131,983 mi
- 20/09/2022132,006 mi+23 mi
- 12/09/2023133,395 mi+1,389 mi
- 15/09/2023133,406 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,374 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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