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GN02 LYR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,537 mi
Last recorded71,537 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 LYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 71,537 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 71,259 miles

Offside Rear inner arch holed outside prescribed areas

heavy underside corrosion including suspension

Pass 15 Jul 2023 70,339 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2023 70,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Heavy underbody corrosion

Long handbrake lever travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Chassis leg heavily corroded

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Handbrake effort has only just met requirements

Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,483 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 68,981 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 68,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,736 miles

Rear Outer sills both sides heavy corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,088 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,337 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,893 miles

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

all underside corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,893 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all underside corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 60,673 miles

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

corrosion evident in both rear lower sill areas.

Fail 8 May 2015 60,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion evident in both rear lower sill areas.

Pass 16 May 2014 50,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion in all suspension components.

Fail 14 May 2014 50,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

surface corrosion in all suspension components.

Fail 2 May 2013 43,179 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 43,179 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 43,177 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 41,034 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 41,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,003 miles

rear discs corroded

underside of car corroding

front brakes sticking

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,749 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,082 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,588 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 LYR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

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

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