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HD02 GXT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

69,279 mi
Last recorded69,279 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 GXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 69,279 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,921 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,810 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,813 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 59,607 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 59,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,378 miles

advise nearside front flexible brake hose extended fully on full lock

Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,633 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 54,633 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 46,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 41,454 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,287 miles

Oil leak to engine

Surface corrosion to both front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,999 miles

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded

corrosion appearing to n/s/r and o/s/r outter sills

corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2015 40,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded

corrosion appearing to n/s/r and o/s/r outter sills

corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,689 miles

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

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

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE Both front tyres and n/side rear tyre are very badly perishied

o/side rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,242 miles

both front tyres starting to perish slightly on inner and outer sidewalls

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,720 miles

All tyres side walls starting to perrish

Pass 6 May 2011 39,448 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 10 May 2010 36,518 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,625 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

stone chip on screen

Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,146 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 18,315 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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HD02 GXT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 HD02 GXT, 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 HD02 GXT registered?

HD02 GXT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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