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GV02 AYO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,263 mi
Last recorded120,263 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 AYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 120,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 115,665 miles

All brake pipe greased.

Front Outer Both Sides front wing.

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

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Side inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (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 Axle and components corroded.

Underside general corrosion.

Fail 30 Jul 2020 115,662 miles

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

All brake pipe greased.

Front Outer Both Sides front wing.

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

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Side inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (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 Axle and components corroded.

Underside general corrosion.

Pass 9 Nov 2019 112,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion throughout

Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,310 miles

both front chassis rails in poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

under body poor condition in places

Fail 14 Nov 2018 111,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front chassis rails in poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

under body poor condition in places

Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,052 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

power steering pipes corroded

under body corroded in places

Fail 9 Nov 2017 108,052 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

power steering pipes corroded

under body corroded in places

Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,149 miles

nearside and offside front chassis starting to corrode

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch areas starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2015 101,860 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2014 98,861 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,861 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,355 miles

corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,045 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT OFF OUTER EDGE

Fail 16 Nov 2012 95,045 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F TYRE CUT OFF OUTER EDGE

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,749 miles

offside outer sill corroded,not within 30cm of suspension component or seat belt fixing.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 83,613 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 71,488 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 71,488 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 55,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,575 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,573 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,059 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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GV02 AYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV02 AYO, 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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GV02 AYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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