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GD02 XOG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,774 mi
Last recorded132,774 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 XOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 132,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill rust and filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking rack housing (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake back plates very rusty

both headlamps bit loose

Pass 21 Oct 2020 130,563 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 130,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 130,563 miles

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

Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar bracket mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near seat mount and belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 18 Mar 2019 125,235 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 125,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,201 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

possible rear brake pads next service

Pass 23 Feb 2016 122,849 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f brake back plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2016 122,849 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

centre to rear exhaust join in poor condition

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f brake back plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,511 miles

all tyres starting to crack & perish with age

exhaust system including heat shields corroded

light underbody surface corrosion

rear outer sills starting to corrode

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2014 119,613 miles

all suspension arms corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2013 116,713 miles

damage to n/s/f chassis leg

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 10 Mar 2012 112,676 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2011 105,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 103,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 99,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 83,320 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 XOG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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