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GF02 DJU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,268 mi
Last recorded100,268 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 DJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,381 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to split on inner sidwall

Fail 27 Mar 2013 95,381 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre starting to split on inner sidwall

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,339 miles

offside wipr blade deteriated but still clears the screen

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,312 miles

crack in rear number plate.

cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

front and rear brake pads getting low.

front number plate holder dammaged.

small chip and crack in centre part of screen.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,427 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,758 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 51,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,927 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GF02 DJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF02 DJU registered?

GF02 DJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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