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GP51 JYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

193,258 mi
Last recorded193,258 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 JYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 193,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 179,297 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 179,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 166,354 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 166,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 158,501 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 158,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 146,012 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 146,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre very low inner edge (change now)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 129,905 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 129,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 112,066 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 111,995 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 96,989 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 74,838 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 74,833 miles

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

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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GP51 JYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GP51 JYA, 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 GP51 JYA registered?

GP51 JYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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