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HF02 GVY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,469 mi
Last recorded73,469 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 GVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 73,469 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,180 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 71,180 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,031 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,163 miles

Front brake disc's are in poor condition on inner faces.

Front to rear brake pipe is beginning to corrode, at rear of floor

Nearside and Offside, Upper and Lower ball joint gaitors are beginning to perish.

Nearside seat belt is twisted.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 66,163 miles

Front brake disc's are in poor condition on inner faces.

Front to rear brake pipe is beginning to corrode, at rear of floor

Nearside and Offside, Upper and Lower ball joint gaitors are beginning to perish.

Nearside seat belt is twisted.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,262 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,436 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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HF02 GVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF02 GVY, 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 HF02 GVY registered?

HF02 GVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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The MOT history for HF02 GVY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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