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FV02 GSZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,016 mi
Last recorded55,016 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 GSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 55,016 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened all-round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both shocks corroded

Front both wishbone corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,475 miles

Corrision under the vehicle,but not excessively at any point.

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 54,475 miles

Corrision under the vehicle,but not excessively at any point.

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,611 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 53,611 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake slightly binding.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 51,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 51,472 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear lower suspension arms have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2019 50,374 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear lower suspension arms have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,521 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is cracked

Rear Outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad is getting low

Pass 28 May 2015 38,273 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 35,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 33,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 32,213 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,598 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 26,672 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,556 miles

both front tyre treads low 2mm

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm

offside front brake disc badly corroded

Fail 21 May 2009 24,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyre treads low 2mm

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm

offside front brake disc badly corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 21,211 miles

All discs have narrow band of rust on outer edge of inner surface.(not bad enough to skim)

Fail 23 May 2008 21,211 miles

All discs have narrow band of rust on outer edge of inner surface.(not bad enough to skim)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 17,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre has deep cut into tread !!

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2006 13,687 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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FV02 GSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV02 GSZ, 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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FV02 GSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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