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GX02 FYK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,146 mi
Last recorded104,146 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 FYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,146 miles

corrosion and hole to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch not within prescribed area

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to offside rear lower outer wheel arch and upper inner wheel arch

offside front wiper splitting at ends

Fail 8 Aug 2019 104,146 miles

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

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

corrosion and hole to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch not within prescribed area

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to offside rear lower outer wheel arch and upper inner wheel arch

offside front wiper splitting at ends

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 94,768 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to floor pans and both main chassis rails

corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Fail 6 Jul 2016 94,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe from rack (2.3.3b)

battery poorly secured

corrosion to offside chassis rail and both floor pans

heavy corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,959 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 93,951 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,144 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges - stepped tread

both wipers worn and split at ends

exhaust manifold heatshield rattles

various slight oil leaks

Fail 17 Feb 2014 91,144 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges - stepped tread

both wipers worn and split at ends

exhaust manifold heatshield rattles

various slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2012 81,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,583 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,034 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 52,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,911 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,204 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 FYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GX02 FYK, 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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GX02 FYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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