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GF02 JZV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,678 mi
Last recorded93,678 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 JZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,678 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear crossover (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front abs wiring insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2017 76,067 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion lower (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear crossover (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' o/s bottom corner of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 75,511 miles

Brake pipes covered preventing inspection

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,030 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 70,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in osr tyre inner sidewall

cut nsf tyre outter sidewall

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion around both rear sills and wheel arch areas

wipers poor but clearing ok

Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,180 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion around both rear sills and wheel arch areas

wipers poor but clearing ok

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,474 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wing mirror cover slightly damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,471 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside wing mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,771 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor streaks on wipers

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 55,697 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,966 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,193 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/rearbrake caliper has a wrong bolt in it caliper is secure

Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,223 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 32,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2005 23,115 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 JZV 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 77.3%.

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 JZV, 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 JZV registered?

GF02 JZV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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