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GF02 XDA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,461 mi
Last recorded95,461 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 XDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 95,461 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 95,461 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 95,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 90,992 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed front and rear

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 90,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working no screen wash fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front upper and lower suspension arms are corroded

Both rear upper and lower suspension arms are corroded

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

Front registration plate broken with end letter bearly legible

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension arms (upper & lower) bushes are worn

Pass 23 Mar 2024 81,250 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 79,295 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 78,604 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 78,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 77,880 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,348 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,672 miles

light corrosion throughout to underside

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,391 miles

slight surface corrosion present throughout to underside

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,655 miles

slight surface rust to underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,653 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,058 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,169 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all discs lightly pitted and corroded

hand brake high adjustment

Fail 3 Apr 2012 52,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all discs lightly pitted and corroded

hand brake high adjustment

Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,425 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,365 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,423 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,691 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 271,570 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,545 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 XDA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 XDA, 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 XDA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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