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FH02 GSO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,176 mi
Last recorded88,176 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 GSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 84,471 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 84,471 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 77,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 75,044 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,463 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F TYRE IN POOR CONDITION -

SURFACE RUST ON UNDERSIDE

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 71,460 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONT (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 NAILS IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

coil spring broken N/S/F AND BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F TYRE IN POOR CONDITION -

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

SURFACE RUST ON UNDERSIDE

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,565 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,239 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,441 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,205 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,491 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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FH02 GSO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FH02 GSO, 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 FH02 GSO registered?

FH02 GSO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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