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GN02 PWY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,881 mi
Last recorded75,881 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 PWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,479 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 74,280 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 74,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,947 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,118 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,231 miles

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

Front tyre's worn low on edge's

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edge's

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,578 miles

Steering wheel cover insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,397 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,804 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,741 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 25 Oct 2011 50,805 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,301 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inside edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,324 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,372 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit ,worn on inside edge of tyre

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 PWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 PWY, 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 PWY registered?

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

Is GN02 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 PWY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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