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GF02 RYM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,190 mi
Last recorded21,190 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 21,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 17,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 14,664 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 13,147 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 13,146 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 11,136 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 10,045 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 9,607 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 7,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 6,966 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 6,834 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 6,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 6,369 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 6,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 5,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,254 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 RYM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

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

Is GF02 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 RYM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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