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GJ02 WSV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,666 mi
Last recorded117,666 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 WSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 117,666 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill/wheelarch area heavy corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2020 117,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill/wheelarch area heavy corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 106,803 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,218 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 93,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,799 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 83,799 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,943 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,131 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,612 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating Probable disc distortion (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,883 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,150 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,393 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 37,790 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 33,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,820 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight knock when applying foot brake

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,100 miles

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

slight knock when applying foot brake

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 12,380 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 WSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ02 WSV, 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 WSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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