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GV02 YYH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,464 mi
Last recorded119,464 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 YYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 119,464 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jul 2023 117,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2022 115,194 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2021 114,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERNEATH HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 8 Sep 2021 114,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERNEATH HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,038 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 114,031 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 113,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,217 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 113,217 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,455 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 112,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 110,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust brackets corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,990 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 98,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,688 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 80,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,504 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,690 miles

all 4 tyres getting close to legal limit

front and rear pads getting low and all discs starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2008 60,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 52,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,353 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 33,348 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 YYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

GV02 YYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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