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GK02 ETD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,587 mi
Last recorded119,587 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 ETD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 119,587 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 119,265 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 113,765 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,131 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 111,131 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,827 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,107 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 101,107 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion on all brakes discs

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,932 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,932 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,818 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 71,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,653 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,096 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 49,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,390 miles

o/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge

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 ETD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

GK02 ETD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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The MOT history for GK02 ETD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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