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GL02 YYR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,756 mi
Last recorded125,756 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 YYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 125,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 125,755 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 120,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,927 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 118,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 117,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 117,370 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 108,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 99,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 88,722 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,304 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 57,094 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner braking surface

Front number plate holder damaged

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 41,141 miles

Power assisted steering pipes under bonnet showing signs of surface corrosions

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 YYR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YYR, 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 GL02 YYR registered?

GL02 YYR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is GL02 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 YYR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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