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PE02 GVY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,444 mi
Last recorded103,444 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 GVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,444 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,270 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,857 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 8 Jul 2015 98,857 miles

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

Front tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2014 95,872 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 95,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,222 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 94,411 miles

ns/os chassia corried

Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,239 miles

all front and rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 7 Jun 2012 90,238 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all front and rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,933 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 83,933 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,791 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,196 miles

advise o/s/r foot and parking brake performance lower than n/s

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,199 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 54,199 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 GVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GVY, 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 PE02 GVY registered?

PE02 GVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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