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GN02 MBU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,234 mi
Last recorded18,234 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 MBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 18,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 17,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 17,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 17,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 17,350 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 17,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 17,046 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2019 16,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 16,274 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 16,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 15,730 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,396 miles

Rear tyres worn on outer edges of tread

Fail 18 Aug 2015 15,395 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear tyres worn on outer edges of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2014 14,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,605 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,064 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 12,600 miles

All tyres have worn oddly on their edges as though they have been run in an underinflated condition for some time.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,418 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 10,673 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 9,627 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 8,345 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 7,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 7,700 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 MBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN02 MBU registered?

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

Is GN02 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 MBU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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