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MV02 GDZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 GDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 84,348 miles

Corrosion rear outer sills no holes

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 81,737 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 81,702 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 79,068 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,110 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 74,213 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 72,975 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 72,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,561 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,395 miles

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

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

nearside front brake seems to have been binding at some time and as a result has worn brake pads low and disc has been hot

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,856 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 55,686 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,008 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,256 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 38,252 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,811 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,865 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 28,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,372 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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MV02 GDZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 MV02 GDZ, 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 MV02 GDZ registered?

MV02 GDZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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