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GF02 JZP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,522 mi
Last recorded88,522 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 88,522 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside chassis legs slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 17 Oct 2025 88,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside chassis legs slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 26 Oct 2023 82,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,343 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 77,494 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,359 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,352 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 75,346 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror head (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,624 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,627 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre appears under inflated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,380 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,531 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 60,807 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,807 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,393 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,386 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 JZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JZP, 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 JZP registered?

GF02 JZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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