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DE02 GSZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,675 mi
Last recorded86,675 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 GSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,559 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,961 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,878 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,446 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 44,265 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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DE02 GSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE02 GSZ, 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 DE02 GSZ registered?

DE02 GSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is DE02 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 GSZ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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