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GP02 HGX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,115 mi
Last recorded38,115 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 HGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 38,115 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle not being moved for a year (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml on

light under body corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2019 37,979 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,822 miles

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise general corrosion taking effect

Fail 5 Apr 2017 37,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise general corrosion taking effect

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,226 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,971 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 36,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,714 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,210 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,527 miles

all under vehicle components show corrosion and deterioration , front and rear brake discs show corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2011 24,527 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)

all under vehicle components show corrosion and deterioration , front and rear brake discs show corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,416 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,707 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 22,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GP02 HGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP02 HGX, 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 GP02 HGX registered?

GP02 HGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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