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GN02 AVG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,313 mi
Last recorded36,313 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 AVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 36,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels have slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 34,201 miles

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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 31,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 31,190 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 31,049 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,006 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 30,259 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 30,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,253 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,291 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on its inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 24,532 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 23,639 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,883 miles

front brake discs partially corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,807 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,975 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,851 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 13,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 AVG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AVG, 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 AVG registered?

GN02 AVG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is GN02 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 AVG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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