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GN02 AYB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,194 mi
Last recorded74,194 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 AYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,194 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components are rusty

Underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,667 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,844 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,196 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers starting to split and smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn with flat spot on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,827 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,880 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,166 miles

Both rear brakes holding slightly when wheels rotated.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,592 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,262 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,156 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2012 37,703 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,704 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 18 Jul 2010 35,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,948 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,661 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,033 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 23,377 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 AYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AYB, 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 AYB registered?

GN02 AYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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