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GV02 VWM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,952 mi
Last recorded70,952 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 VWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,952 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 70,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,678 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,906 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 58,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nearside tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,310 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 48,310 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns & os (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,645 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,988 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 44,988 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 44,563 miles

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

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

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers starting to perish

offside rear coil spring becoming corrded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,563 miles

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers starting to perish

offside rear coil spring becoming corrded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 43,519 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,054 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,470 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills at rear

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,919 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,053 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 28 Jul 2006 23,267 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 18,783 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 VWM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VWM, 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 VWM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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