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GN02 AVV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,394 mi
Last recorded77,394 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 AVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,394 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front brakes (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,561 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre has three cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach plies

Fail 20 Jun 2016 72,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre has three cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach plies

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,329 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 66,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,759 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 61,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,101 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 55,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,864 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 54,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,127 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 45,184 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,338 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 AVV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AVV, 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 AVV registered?

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

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