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GF02 HHX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,158 mi
Last recorded43,158 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 HHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 43,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2025 38,379 miles

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

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

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

n/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 27 Apr 2024 36,715 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to all steering/suspension components

Fail 27 Apr 2024 36,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to all steering/suspension components

Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,121 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust det

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Fail 26 Apr 2023 34,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

exhaust det

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2021 31,943 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 31,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 30,384 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,115 miles

Both rear tyre treads low at 2 mm.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall scuffed.

Fail 8 May 2018 29,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear tyre treads low at 2 mm.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall scuffed.

Pass 16 May 2017 27,764 miles

Front tyres low tread depth on inner edges.

Rear tyres low tread depth.

Pass 27 May 2016 26,480 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall scuffed.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall scuffed and tread getting low at 3 mm.

Offside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 2.5 mm

Pass 12 May 2015 24,991 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls scuffed

Pass 27 May 2014 23,312 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 21,195 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 19,107 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 17,140 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 15,272 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 11,050 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,414 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 8,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 6,399 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 HHX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

GF02 HHX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is GF02 HHX safe to buy?

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