MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BOTH N/S AND O/S REAR INNER SILLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION
BOTH UPPER AND LOWER WISHBONES FRONT AND REAR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION
EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING SIGNS OF FLAKEY RUST
O/S/F INNER CHASSIS RAIL SHOWING SIGNS OF FLAKEY RUST
O/S/R OUTER SILL PANEL SHOWING SIGNS OF FLAKEY RUST
REAR ANTI ROLL BAR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
All tyres perishing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
All tyres perishing
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust system corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight brake bind o/s/f + front brake imbalance slightly high 20%
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/R brake disc corroded
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/R brake disc corroded
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GK02 ESO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 GK02 ESO, 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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GK02 ESO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2002.
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