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GK02 ETF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

148,182 mi
Last recorded148,182 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 ETF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 148,182 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 143,574 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 139,203 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,310 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 130,886 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 125,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 120,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,559 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,233 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 96,838 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,551 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,453 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 55,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2011 40,711 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,711 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,828 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,967 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,408 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 16,595 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 ETF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 ETF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK02 ETF registered?

GK02 ETF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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