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GN02 MDZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,319 mi
Last recorded79,319 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 MDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 79,319 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,035 miles

sills corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 78,035 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

sills corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 68,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,098 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,881 miles

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 62,881 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

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

Pass 1 May 2019 60,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 60,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,911 miles

both outer sills borderline corrosion-metal brake pipes corroding-rear flexi hoses perished

Pass 3 May 2017 56,106 miles

both outer sills borderline corrosion,metal brake pipes corroding,rear flexi hoses perished.

Pass 18 May 2016 54,109 miles

n/s outer sill starting to corrode,o/sr brake sticking slightly

Pass 20 May 2015 51,852 miles

n/n/r outer sill has borderline corrosion

Pass 7 May 2014 49,922 miles

n/s outer sill has borderline corrosion.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,389 miles

n/s outer sill has minor corrosion.n/sf and o/sr brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 30 May 2012 46,369 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 43,352 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,506 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 2 Jun 2008 35,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 31,880 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 25,661 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 MDZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

GN02 MDZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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