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GF02 LJK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,979 mi
Last recorded82,979 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 82,979 miles

engine management light on

general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,761 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody \ subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 82,760 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture 2x full length at rear presented greased (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody \ subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 82,254 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,985 miles

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

Offside Front 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 brakes squealing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear inner arches corroded and holed but out side prescribed areas

Fail 8 Feb 2016 81,985 miles

Rear brakes squealing

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light 501 (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear inner arches corroded and holed but out side prescribed areas

Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,923 miles

lots of corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,773 miles

advise rear brake chech

both sill starting to corrode

Fail 3 Mar 2014 77,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear brake chech

both sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,208 miles

centre stop lampo not working

Fail 11 Mar 2013 75,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

centre stop lampo not working

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,564 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,717 miles

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

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,662 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,691 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 39,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,560 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 LJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJK, 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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GF02 LJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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