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GF02 XDD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,631 mi
Last recorded91,631 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 91,631 miles

both front inner wheel arch chassis rails rusty

both sills very rusty

brake pipes rusty

front + rear suspension very rusty

oil leaks ?

Fail 10 Jul 2026 91,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

both front inner wheel arch chassis rails rusty

both sills very rusty

brake pipes rusty

front + rear suspension very rusty

oil leaks ?

Pass 16 Jun 2025 89,226 miles

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 89,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2023 89,134 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,543 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,319 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 88,319 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 84,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all steering/suspension components corroded

both rear wheels slight bind

both sills slightly corroded

offside front wheel slight bind

offside parking brake lazy

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,602 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 84,208 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 84,207 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,366 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,729 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken (1 out of 3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 75,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 73,105 miles

inside mirror insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2011 71,061 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 71,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,361 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,739 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,447 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 60,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,576 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 36,174 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 XDD 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 68%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

GF02 XDD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is GF02 XDD safe to buy?

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