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GY02 FZP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,628 mi
Last recorded111,628 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 FZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 111,628 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 111,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting has been repaired before (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 101,904 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 101,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,544 miles

Front both tyres bold on outer edges

Front brake discs poor condition

Front number plate damaged

Rear brake discs poor condition

both inner sills corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,115 miles

Front no plate damaged

Offside Rear Outer sill weak and corroded

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Fail 20 Jul 2016 91,115 miles

Front no plate damaged

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

Offside Rear Outer sill weak and corroded

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

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,413 miles

off side rear outer sill weak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

off side rear outer sill weak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,446 miles

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

dampness around n/s/r caliper but no leak seen

Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

dampness around n/s/r caliper but no leak seen

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,110 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2010 48,705 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear registration plate is slightly faded

Fail 24 Apr 2010 48,705 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear registration plate is slightly faded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,774 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 37,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system is slightly rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,041 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,838 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 18,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,285 miles

All four tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

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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GY02 FZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY02 FZP, 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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GY02 FZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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