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DV02 GZZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,458 mi
Last recorded105,458 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 GZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,458 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace ASAP (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively recommend attention/check (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, (3.5.1i)

exhaust system showing signs of slight deterioration

non-std suspension fitted all round,, coil springs/struts

suspension height low

Fail 14 Dec 2015 105,458 miles

Headlamp aim too high both aims o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace ASAP (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively recommend attention/check (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, (3.5.1i)

exhaust system showing signs of slight deterioration

non-std suspension fitted all round,, coil springs/struts

suspension height low

Pass 30 Dec 2014 98,662 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 2 Jan 2014 90,201 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 901,168 miles

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

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 12 Oct 2012 84,418 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 13 Oct 2011 78,604 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,445 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,567 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 52,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,425 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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DV02 GZZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV02 GZZ, 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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DV02 GZZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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