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PE02 GZH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,933 mi
Last recorded101,933 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 GZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 101,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills possible filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corroded

Offside Rear panal damage

Rear subframe and suspension undersealed

Fail 8 May 2026 101,931 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills possible filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear panal damage

Rear subframe and suspension undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis heavily undersealed

light corrosion on rear subframe + suspension components

Fail 22 Jul 2025 100,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis heavily undersealed

light corrosion on rear subframe + suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2024 97,069 miles

Offside Front wing bottom corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2024 97,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing bottom corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 95,846 miles

Offside Front wing bottom corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 93,982 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,968 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,107 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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PE02 GZH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

PE02 GZH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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