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EX02 GVA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,900 mi
Last recorded91,900 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 GVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 91,900 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,642 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,910 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 82,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,551 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,128 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,833 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 66,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

surface corrossion to brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,208 miles

surface corrossion to brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,650 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,907 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,064 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,337 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,431 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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EX02 GVA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX02 GVA, 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 EX02 GVA registered?

EX02 GVA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

Is EX02 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 GVA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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