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GX02 BRF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,499 mi
Last recorded94,499 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 BRF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 94,499 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 94,491 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 89,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 80,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 63,100 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 63,091 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,858 miles

nearside headlamp discoloured

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 50,858 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wiper blades split

nearside headlamp discoloured

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,854 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,339 miles

Offside Rear tyre is on the legal limit [1.6mm]

Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,383 miles

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

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2015 40,383 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2014 37,433 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,307 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,152 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,115 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2006 18,817 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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GX02 BRF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GX02 BRF, 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 GX02 BRF registered?

GX02 BRF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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