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GN02 AXS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,262 mi
Last recorded104,262 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 104,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,714 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to limit and inner side wall splitting

Rear brake disc/s inner surfaces deteriorating esp. offside

Some sill/s corrosion including hole at offside front

Pass 11 Oct 2014 94,896 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake fluid low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 94,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake fluid low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear outter sill has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2012 85,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,593 miles

Rear silencer flange / bracket area corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,615 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 75,600 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,009 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 71,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,788 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 65,788 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,376 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 AXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AXS, 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 AXS registered?

GN02 AXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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