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GF02 LKJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,655 mi
Last recorded86,655 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 LKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 86,655 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion forming on both rear brake discs braking faces

slight lift / play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 29 May 2015 86,655 miles

corrosion forming on both rear brake discs braking faces

slight lift / play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 26 Jun 2014 81,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,501 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,529 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 73,529 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,976 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,976 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,548 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,548 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 54,182 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer tread areas

Fail 3 Jul 2010 54,182 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outer tread areas

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,030 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre scrubbed on edges

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,984 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,260 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 32,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

nail in tyre

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 LKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

GF02 LKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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