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GM02 LLO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 LLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 83,544 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 76,691 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 76,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

nsr abs sensor mounting has one bolt missing sensor secure at time of test

nsr wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2020 72,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

O/S/R park brake poor, only just passing. Indicating that work is required.

Offside Front Brake binding, investigation required

Rear exhaust pipe corroded through.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,166 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

both seat belts slow to retract

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion lower sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres tread getting low/sidewalls perished

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

general condition underneath-corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2017 66,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion lower sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres tread getting low/sidewalls perished

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

general condition underneath-corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,037 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 61,037 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,371 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 50,161 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,540 miles

Both outer sills are corroded at rear.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,090 miles

Both outer sills at rear are corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,854 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,496 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,339 miles

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

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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GM02 LLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GM02 LLO, 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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GM02 LLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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