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GF02 LJE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,724 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 94,724 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 91,855 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,481 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 7 Nov 2013 80,639 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,130 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,978 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,720 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 51,382 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,672 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,949 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 LJE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

GF02 LJE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is GF02 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 LJE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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