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GX02 RNA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,014 mi
Last recorded103,014 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 RNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,054 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))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,285 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 75,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,609 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion to front chassis legs

Fail 15 Mar 2018 74,607 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion to front chassis legs

Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,967 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,564 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 63,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 48,673 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 41,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs pitted

handbrake travel

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,099 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,042 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,553 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,430 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 RNA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RNA, 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 RNA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 2002.

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