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PE02 GVP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,504 mi
Last recorded98,504 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 GVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,504 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 98,504 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,630 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,189 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 74,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,198 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 50,111 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PE02 GVP, 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 GVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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