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GN02 WZH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,453 mi
Last recorded145,453 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 WZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 145,453 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 145,453 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 139,093 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 139,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 138,843 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill badly corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail badly corroded (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail badly corroded (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill starting to corrode badly (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake back plate badly corroded

Rear brake disc badly corroded and pitteed

Pass 11 Jul 2016 130,682 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 130,681 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 123,573 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 123,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 113,006 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Middle section of rear exhaust corroded no signs of leak and still sercure

Nearside rear brake disc rusty

Offside rear outer sill surface rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,675 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

mid/rear section exhaust heavily corroded but no signs of leaks

Fail 25 Jul 2013 101,675 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

mid/rear section exhaust heavily corroded but no signs of leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,610 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 89,610 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,913 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 49,742 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,546 miles

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

front brake discs corroded inner surface

resr number plate backing coming away

Fail 15 Apr 2006 25,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 25,754 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 WZH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

GN02 WZH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is GN02 WZH safe to buy?

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