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GF02 RYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,884 mi
Last recorded158,884 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 RYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 158,884 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mountings. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside under sill corroding.

Offside under sill corroding.

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

REVERSING LAMP NOT WORKING.

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild missing.

Fail 21 Dec 2020 158,884 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mountings. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside under sill corroding.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside under sill corroding.

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

REVERSING LAMP NOT WORKING.

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild missing.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 151,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside head lamp mounting bolt defective/not affecting security of lamp.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing.

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads slight play in caliper mountings.

Rear reversing lamp not working.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 151,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside head lamp mounting bolt defective/not affecting security of lamp.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing.

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads slight play in caliper mountings.

Rear reversing lamp not working.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,553 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 138,553 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,077 miles

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox bell housing missing bolts and not secure ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 129,077 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heat /water hose split and leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox bell housing missing bolts and not secure ()

Pass 2 Sep 2014 126,647 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 126,645 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 18 May 2013 115,654 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edge.

Front brakes juddering during roller brake test.

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge, and has a nail in it.

Pass 18 May 2012 106,749 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 106,658 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 101,230 miles

general corrosion on exhaust

Fail 6 May 2011 101,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

general corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 May 2010 94,674 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 94,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2009 88,693 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 88,690 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 80,804 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 70,699 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 70,677 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

nsf tyre at 3mm <1955015>

Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 45,365 miles

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

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 RYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RYA, 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 RYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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