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GX02 DXG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,766 mi
Last recorded50,766 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 DXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 50,766 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 50,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 50,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,941 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 49,664 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively evidence of brake disc over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 46,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,780 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 45,001 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 45,001 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,272 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 44,272 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,412 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,280 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,529 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,029 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,825 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 32,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 32,770 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,715 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 DXG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DXG, 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 DXG registered?

GX02 DXG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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