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GV02 VWS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,199 mi
Last recorded81,199 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 VWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 81,199 miles

BOTH OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 5 May 2015 77,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear pads starting to get low

Various surface corrosion to chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 5 May 2015 77,401 miles

Rear pads starting to get low

Various surface corrosion to chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 73,195 miles

Front and rear discs are corroded

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,757 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 69,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,435 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 55,429 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside inner tyre walls cracked but inner cords not exposed.

Offside wiper rubber split.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,426 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 40,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,077 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 VWS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWS, 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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What year was GV02 VWS registered?

GV02 VWS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is GV02 VWS safe to buy?

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