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GK02 ESU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,400 mi
Last recorded57,400 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 ESU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 57,400 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension and Steering Components Corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sill Has a Small Corroded Hole But Not Within 30cm Of Components.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 56,398 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 55,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill

all components corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 55,846 miles

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill

all components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 55,139 miles

All suspension componants corroding with age

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,428 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 54,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear faecal matter on tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,704 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 51,702 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 50,843 miles

Front Sub frame and Suspension Arms Rusty

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

Offside Underside rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL... (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,950 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,919 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC INNER FACES CORRODED AND PITTED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 47,919 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ALL BRAKE DISC INNER FACES CORRODED AND PITTED

O/S/R TYRE SPLITTING IN TREAD GROOVES BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE PLY OR CORD AT TIME OF TEST

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TYRE SIZE 195/50R15V

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,084 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,024 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,648 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,575 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,391 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,949 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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GK02 ESU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK02 ESU, 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 GK02 ESU registered?

GK02 ESU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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