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GD02 KZN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,696 mi
Last recorded148,696 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 KZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 148,696 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front underside suspension components corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 140,746 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 140,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 133,149 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 129,496 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 129,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 123,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven and sidewall perished/split

Pass 4 Mar 2019 120,844 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,602 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 118,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and bald on inside edge, perished outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 114,989 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 114,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 114,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,625 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Front brakes noisy on application

Front tyres starting to perish

O/S/R Tyre low on inner edge and perished

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides - inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,625 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Front brakes noisy on application

Front tyres starting to perish

O/S/R Tyre low on inner edge and perished

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides - inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2014 100,284 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres starting to perish and low on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 100,284 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres starting to perish and low on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 92,373 miles

Engine management light on

Front wipers poor but still clear screen adequitely

N/S/F Tyre low on inner edge

N/S/F Tyre perished

O/S/F Tyre low on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre perished

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyre valves perished

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,961 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 69,961 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 60,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,098 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,084 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 26,616 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 KZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 KZN, 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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GD02 KZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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