CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL02 MWP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,327 mi
Last recorded88,327 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 MWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 88,327 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside/Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake requires adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside/Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle surface corrosion noted on suspension components

Pass 17 May 2021 87,809 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 87,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 84,290 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wishbone arms corroded

rear arms corroded

rear tyres getting low on tread

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2015 84,289 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wishbone arms corroded

nearside rear brake has slight bind when jacked up

rear arms corroded

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 May 2014 76,696 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill but not within 30cm of testable items

Pass 7 May 2013 72,081 miles

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

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill but not in excess

Fail 7 May 2013 72,081 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill but not in excess

Pass 8 May 2012 63,432 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 63,432 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 61,117 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2010 58,750 miles

Handbrake reserve travel poor

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,651 miles

ADVISE WAXOYL WHEN DRY?

GENERAL CORRTOSION

STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 24 Apr 2008 49,651 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISE WAXOYL WHEN DRY?

GENERAL CORRTOSION

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

REAR PADS LOOK LOW

STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake long travel.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 39,826 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL02 MWP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL02 MWP, 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

How do I check the history of GL02 MWP?

You can check the full history of GL02 MWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL02 MWP registered?

GL02 MWP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is GL02 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 MWP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL02 MWP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL02 MWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.