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GN02 MBO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,419 mi
Last recorded105,419 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 MBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 105,419 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Exhaust system corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 105,418 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Exhaust system corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 105,316 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 94,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS ABOVE UNDER TRAY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,057 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 83,321 miles

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

Rear exhaust corrod

front and rear suspension parts corrod

Fail 21 Apr 2017 83,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear exhaust corrod

front and rear suspension parts corrod

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,906 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 82,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,909 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 80,909 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,136 miles

rear brake pads wearing uneven

wipers poor (polish on screen)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 74,836 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exh & mounts deteriorating

o/s/r brake pad worn

various pas pipes corroding

various susp comps corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2013 74,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exh & mounts deteriorating

o/s/r brake pad worn

various pas pipes corroding

various susp comps corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,185 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,165 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,974 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,946 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 MBO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

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

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