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GF02 DJJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,037 mi
Last recorded112,037 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 DJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 112,037 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 112,037 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 95,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 92,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 90,654 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 89,381 miles

Nsf, osf, osr tyres damaged on outer side wall

Offside Headlamp light intensity poor

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,418 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,216 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 79,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,927 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 75,921 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 64,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 64,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 54,167 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,593 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,539 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 28,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 23,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,683 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,949 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,975 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 6,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 3,948 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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GF02 DJJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF02 DJJ, 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 GF02 DJJ registered?

GF02 DJJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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