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SD02 GFU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,208 mi
Last recorded35,208 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 GFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 35,208 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 34,980 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,818 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,578 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 34,568 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front brake binding

Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 29,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,862 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,374 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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SD02 GFU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SD02 GFU, 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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SD02 GFU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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