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GP02 HHS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,015 mi
Last recorded105,015 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 HHS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 105,015 miles

over sized wheels & tyres fitted

vehicle jacked up

Pass 6 Aug 2022 97,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 86,840 miles

Advanced corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 6 Aug 2021 86,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Advanced corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 3 Mar 2020 84,145 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,770 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,786 miles

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

underneath component surface corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,851 miles

front brakepads appear to be getting low

rear brakepads appear to be getting low

suspension bushes and gaiters deteriating

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,365 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 56,279 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,764 miles

Body sills o/s and n/s starting to corrode

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 46,356 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion which is causing a slight difference in the increase/decrease rates

both rear outer sills are corroded. The offside sill is quite corroded but nothing appears to be within 30cm. Remedial repairs are recommended though

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,840 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

exhaust system slightly corroded in places

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,503 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 38,616 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,596 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pad getting low

Fail 31 Jul 2009 32,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pad getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,414 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,620 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1,6mm on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,914 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 10,185 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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GP02 HHS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GP02 HHS, 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 HHS registered?

GP02 HHS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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