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GU02 OUG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,006 mi
Last recorded96,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 OUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,006 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2021 94,913 miles

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

both outer sil corroded and thin but not holed

hand brake has long travel

Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,713 miles

all rear bushes are cracking

nearside & offside front lower arms are corroded

nearside & offside rear lower arms are corroded

nearside & offside rear tyres are cracking

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2019 94,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre cracking ()

all rear bushes are cracking

nearside & offside front lower arms are corroded

nearside & offside rear lower arms are corroded

nearside & offside rear tyres are cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,516 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,274 miles

205/45/16 87w

both front s ,and nearside rear tyres are cracking/perished

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,566 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 93,548 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,519 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,453 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 77,545 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,954 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,981 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,508 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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GU02 OUG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU02 OUG, 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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GU02 OUG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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