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GV02 YYC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,300 mi
Last recorded145,300 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 YYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 145,300 miles

welding repairs under taken

Fail 19 Dec 2016 145,300 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

welding repairs under taken

Pass 16 Dec 2015 134,412 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 26 Jun 2014 119,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,202 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 110,796 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,868 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 101,886 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,121 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 90,182 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,182 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 82,669 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 82,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,275 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,425 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 22 Jan 2007 62,645 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,571 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 55,571 miles

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)

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 YYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

GV02 YYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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