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GD02 EOZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,738 mi
Last recorded94,738 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 EOZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 94,738 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Fail 3 May 2016 94,733 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing out of underside brace (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing out of brace have chalked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 87,791 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,465 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 76,847 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

Fail 11 Jul 2008 76,847 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

Pass 31 May 2007 70,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,188 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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GD02 EOZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EOZ, 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 EOZ registered?

GD02 EOZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 2002.

Is GD02 EOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD02 EOZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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