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HG02 GSV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,035 mi
Last recorded185,035 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 GSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 185,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 183,640 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 183,640 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 181,717 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 181,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 177,116 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 168,168 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 158,012 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 159,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 148,390 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 142,688 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 134,227 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 122,659 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 122,617 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 116,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 105,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 98,138 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 91,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 91,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,638 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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HG02 GSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG02 GSV, 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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HG02 GSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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