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GN02 AVE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,546 mi
Last recorded93,546 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 AVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,546 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,419 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front & rear suspension arms surface rust

front tyres worn on edges o/s & n/s

front under tray insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2013 88,936 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear suspension arms have alot of surface corrosion

front under tray insecure

offside rear. front to rear brake pipe corroded in clip advise further inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,646 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,855 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,102 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,881 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 65,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 48,154 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 34,638 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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GN02 AVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 GN02 AVE, 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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What year was GN02 AVE registered?

GN02 AVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is GN02 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 AVE 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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