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GD02 AYG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,971 mi
Last recorded68,971 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 AYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 68,971 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 68,968 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 65,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,595 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 63,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 60,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,066 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 57,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,718 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 54,718 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,560 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 47,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,525 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,671 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 40,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,920 miles

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

offside front / offside rear / nearside rear tyres - all badly deterioated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,889 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,706 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion rear discs

handbrake long

Fail 28 Jul 2006 17,572 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion rear discs

handbrake long

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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GD02 AYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GD02 AYG, 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 GD02 AYG registered?

GD02 AYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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