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GV02 AYS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,419 mi
Last recorded121,419 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 AYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 121,419 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

front and rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 121,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 120,930 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 115,667 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 115,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise new front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,455 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 106,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 99,607 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs corroded iner faces

note all power steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,353 miles

light corrosion on front discs on inner faces

Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,882 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,896 miles

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

nail in tred right hand rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2005 29,457 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 AYS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV02 AYS, 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 AYS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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