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GN02 AYF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,671 mi
Last recorded90,671 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 AYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 90,671 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 90,572 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,500 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 90,500 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,379 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,059 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 90,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 89,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

signs of repairs to rear sill panels

Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,749 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,049 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,216 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 87,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 86,454 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 85,538 miles

corrosion to chassis

nearside and offside outer sills badly corroded - suggest attention

rear tyres wearing to edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,880 miles

patches of corrotion

Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,080 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,775 miles

both rear tyres inner edges close to limit

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,974 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner and outer side walls cut not to cords

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Feb 2010 74,974 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner and outer side walls cut not to cords

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,641 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,777 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cut on side wall not to cords

Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,596 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 56,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

aux drive belts squeaking on start up

both front tyres lightly perished on tread

nearside wiper blade starting to smear

power steering rack metal pipes light corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel level gauge on empty

oil on sump guard no visable sign of leak

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 AYF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYF, 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 AYF registered?

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

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