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GP02 KCU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,659 mi
Last recorded22,659 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 KCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 22,659 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underneath suspension components corroded slightly

engine lamp on

Fail 18 Feb 2026 22,659 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underneath suspension components corroded slightly

engine lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2025 21,773 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on ware limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 21,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/sill end slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underneath suspension components surface corrosion

eml lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2023 20,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underneath suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2022 19,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 18,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 17,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 17,741 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 17,580 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 10 May 2017 17,580 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre treads cracking

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

Pass 3 May 2016 17,232 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 16,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 16,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 16,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 16,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 May 2011 14,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,823 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 12,797 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 11,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 10,586 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 8,781 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 8,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KCU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KCU, 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 KCU registered?

GP02 KCU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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