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DF02 GVT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,486 mi
Last recorded96,486 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 GVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 96,486 miles

can not fully check all components underneath due to underseal sprayed on everything

Pass 4 Jan 2018 95,867 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 95,866 miles

Emissions not tested Engine does not idle unable to complete test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,764 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,082 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 81,082 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight bind (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,583 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 65,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,292 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,131 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,584 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,893 miles

corrosion to front & rear suspension arms.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 43,893 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

corrosion to front & rear suspension arms.

Pass 9 May 2008 38,845 miles

corrosion starting to front & rear offside & nearside suspension arms

Pass 23 May 2007 31,472 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 23,654 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)

front bumper damaged

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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DF02 GVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF02 GVT, 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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DF02 GVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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