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GF02 XCZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,217 mi
Last recorded109,217 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 109,217 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,652 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 89,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 89,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 87,223 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 87,222 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body component slightly loose both front wings at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 86,523 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 86,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,977 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,654 miles

Front brakes starting to bind

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2015 63,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs rusty on the inner walls.

front lower steering pipes - corroded.

front tyres start to crack.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,877 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 56,877 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,111 miles

N/s wiper blade starting to split on the ends

Rear brake pads getting low.

Rear exhaust pipework getting corroded..

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,538 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 47,311 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,478 miles

Both outer sill panels corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Front & rear suspension arms, front stub axles & front brake calipers corroded.

Long handbrake travel.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,387 miles

Long park brake travel.

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

Under side of vehicle corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,823 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 40,830 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 38,511 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 XCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2002.

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