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GJ02 BHL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,209 mi
Last recorded97,209 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 BHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 97,209 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s + o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 96,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 91,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres on 2mm tread and cracking 195/50/r15 92t

when was cambelt change ?

Pass 13 May 2015 83,235 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket rusty

n/s/frant brake binding slighty

Pass 7 May 2014 73,954 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

when was cambelt change?

Pass 20 May 2013 65,608 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,642 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,585 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge front number plate slighty loose (STICKEY PAD0

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,930 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,499 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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GJ02 BHL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GJ02 BHL, 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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GJ02 BHL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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