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EX02 GVK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,263 mi
Last recorded72,263 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 GVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,708 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion at an advanced state detected at offside rear inner & outer body sill sections

front & rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,937 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both sides front & both sides rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,644 miles

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,793 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,860 miles

light corrosion to sills

Fail 7 Jun 2017 63,860 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,897 miles

light corrosion to front and rear suspension

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,290 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 55,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,647 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,349 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,619 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 16,983 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 11,328 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 6,762 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 GVK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

EX02 GVK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is EX02 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 GVK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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