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GU02 VVY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,600 mi
Last recorded79,600 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,600 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot side pocket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle has heavy age related underside corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,973 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

patches of heavy underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,838 miles

Both sides rear inner sills corroded

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2018 57,837 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear inner sills corroded

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2017 53,236 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,926 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,482 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,128 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,659 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 42,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,680 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front tyres wearing to inner and outter edges

rear exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,135 miles

coolant level low,pressure test needed incase of leaks

n/s and o/s handbrake mechanisms not fully returning

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 26,053 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,908 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 VVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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