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GV02 RUR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,232 mi
Last recorded181,232 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 RUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2020 181,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 170,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut to outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle becoming quite rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2018 157,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 147,177 miles

surface corrosion evident underside/suspension

Fail 4 Jul 2017 147,177 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

longer than expected service brake pedal travel

Pass 7 Jul 2016 135,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion evident to underside and suspension components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 124,951 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 112,561 miles

corrosion evident n/s o/s rear sills

corrosion evident o/s/f chassis

power steering pipes corroded

surface corrosion evident underbody/suuspension

Pass 3 Jul 2013 107,907 miles

Near side rear tyre has chunk out of it but cords not exposed.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 101,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

note cut on n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,012 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

note cut on n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Jul 2011 95,086 miles

note front brake discs corroded on iner facses

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,969 miles

corrosion evident rear outer sills......

corrosion evident underside,floor seams,suspension general/roadsprings.. surfaces....

Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,901 miles

all pads appear low!

rear roadsprings corroded!

rear tyrres 3.0 mm

Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,005 miles

all pads appear low! ( not very low)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,616 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,069 miles

all road tyres have surface cracks in tread

Fail 4 Jul 2006 34,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all road tyres have surface cracks in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2005 23,832 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 23,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 RUR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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