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PE02 GVN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,229 mi
Last recorded94,229 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 GVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,025 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front plaqstic undershields & wheel arch guards damaged & ibcomplete,exhaust system corroded/poor condition,osr steel brake pipe end section corroded,slight cuts to nsf & nsr tyre outer sidewalls

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,cat convetrer slightly lazy to respond,rear tyres wearing on outer edges & treads getting low,wheels kerb grazed,slight advanced surface corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & panelling

osr inner wheel arch intermediate closing panel corroded & holed,slight bind to osf brake,

Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,635 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded & some fittings corroded/missing,advanced surface corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings,panelling & seams.front undershield fitted,front shield & front inner wheel arch guards damaged & some parts loose,

front brake discs ovality recorded/noticed during brake test

osr inner wing rear closwing panel section corroded/holede.slight damage to front & rear bumpers,2x osf wing top edge retaining bolts missing,evidence of slight front end impact damage,front brake discs faces in sligthtly poor condition,

slight chips in windscreen,inner rear wheel arches covered,slightly long h/brake travel,front fog lamps inop/disconnected,evidence of paintwork/bodywork rectificationslight splits in soft top hood,

wheels kerb grazed,various slight cuts to various tyre inner/outer sidewalls,front & rear tyre treads getting low & fronts wearing on outer edges,

Fail 2 Apr 2013 95,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

evidence of accident damage to front,slight bind to nsf brake & front brake discs in slightly poor condition,front tyres wearing on edges,some steel fuel/brake lines starting to corrode,

inner rear wheel arches covered,tears in soft top/hood,slight chips in windscreen,front fog lamps inop,2X osf wing top mounting bolts missing,exhaust system & steel mounts corroded & some part incomplete,slight advanced front & rear brake imbalance

outer body sills,osf wing & rear wings/wheel arches corroded,advanced surface corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings,panelling & seams,front undershield fitted,front inner wheel arch guards & front bumper damaged,

various wheel kerb grazed & various cuts to various tyre sidewalls,vehicle in general poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car has alot of rust

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,810 miles

Under body corroded in all areas

Pass 7 May 2010 56,772 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 56,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 50,011 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 42,449 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 29,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,185 miles

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

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

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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PE02 GVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PE02 GVN, 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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PE02 GVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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