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GX02 HYO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,249 mi
Last recorded112,249 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 HYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,249 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,645 miles

all four tyres close 2mm tread

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,899 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,339 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST JOINT

Fail 16 Apr 2013 71,338 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST JOINT

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,105 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,007 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 64,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,030 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 57,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,087 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,908 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 25,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

GX02 HYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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