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GD51 RVA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,299 mi
Last recorded93,299 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 RVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,299 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded above subframe mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded above subframe mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,019 miles

engine oil leak.

front brake pads wearing thin.

offside front chassis starting to corrode. inner wheel arch.

offside inner, upper wheel arch starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Sep 2022 92,008 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak.

front brake pads wearing thin.

offside front chassis starting to corrode. inner wheel arch.

offside inner, upper wheel arch starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,203 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 91,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,345 miles

all 4 tyres worn

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,243 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,946 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 83,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,832 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,512 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 79,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,293 miles

all tyres heavly cracking

front shocker lower bushes cracking

Pass 24 May 2010 54,905 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,812 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,273 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,775 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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GD51 RVA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD51 RVA, 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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GD51 RVA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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