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MV02 GFZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,201 mi
Last recorded96,201 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 GFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 96,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrished but no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

subframe's and suspension arms becoming corroded

uners side sills, sill ends and floors becoming corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,954 miles

all suspension arms becoming corroded

nsf andnsr tyres becoming perrished

rear brakes binding slightly

sills becoming corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 95,952 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

all suspension arms becoming corroded

nsf andnsr tyres becoming perrished

rear brakes binding slightly

sills becoming corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,503 miles

becoming corroded under nsf arch

sills becoming corroded

suspenon and subframes becoming corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,938 miles

all suspension arms becoming corroded

becoming corroded under nsf arch

both subframes becoming corroded

sills and floors becoming corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 93,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all suspension arms becoming corroded

becoming corroded under nsf arch

both subframes becoming corroded

sills and floors becoming corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 89,672 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

vehicles suspension very rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,672 miles

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

vehicles suspension very rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2012 87,753 miles

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

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

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

vehicles suspension very rusty

vehicles underbody getting weak with corrosion in areas

Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,753 miles

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

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

vehicles suspension very rusty

vehicles underbody getting weak with corrosion in areas

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,767 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 86,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,192 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 80,161 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 75,220 miles

Nearside front tyre perished.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 75,220 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished.

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,227 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 47,706 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 GFZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MV02 GFZ, 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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MV02 GFZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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