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GL02 CNN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Diesel 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

135,388 mi
Last recorded135,388 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 CNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 135,388 miles

ns wiper blade

Fail 7 Aug 2015 135,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2014 128,668 miles

front discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2014 128,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 121,578 miles

exhaust corroded

front inner wings corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in front anti roll bar links

suspension parts corroded

under body corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 121,578 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front inner wings corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in front anti roll bar links

suspension parts corroded

under body corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 114,040 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 114,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake pads worn low

rear tyres wearing low

suspension parts badly corroded

under body is badly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 105,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 105,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,244 miles

exhaust heatshields rattling cat/front pipe

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust heatshields rattling cat/front pipe

nearside wiper smearing slightly

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2009 87,225 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 76,417 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

both front wiper blades perishing but clearing screen

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,968 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 62,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 50,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front no plate mounting bracket is cracked

windscreen is chipped on near side

Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate mounting bracket is cracked

windscreen is chipped on near side

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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GL02 CNN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GL02 CNN, 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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GL02 CNN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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