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MV02 GGA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 102,902 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 101,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 99,297 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,521 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 95,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,255 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 88,286 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 88,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,397 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,334 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,345 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,214 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,693 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 72,693 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,872 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 63,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,981 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,362 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,211 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 49,958 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,410 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,052 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 GGA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GGA, 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 GGA registered?

MV02 GGA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is MV02 GGA safe to buy?

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