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GF02 RYH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,293 mi
Last recorded102,293 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 RYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 102,293 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 99,213 miles

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Windscreen scratched

Pass 31 May 2024 95,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion O/S/R boot floor

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 95,946 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion O/S/R boot floor

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 95,939 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components heavily corroded front and rear

Pass 21 Mar 2023 92,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front front suspension generally corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 89,620 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 22 May 2019 81,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,617 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 73,063 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 70,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,047 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 69,566 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 65,491 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 61,933 miles

o/s/f side light dim.

Pass 19 May 2012 57,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,895 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 52,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 49,210 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 44,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 41,897 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 38,664 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,715 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 RYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH registered?

GF02 RYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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