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SP02 GNY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,289 mi
Last recorded101,289 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 GNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 101,289 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 101,289 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 101,251 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 101,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,751 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 100,452 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 100,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 100,102 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 100,101 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,978 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 95,936 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 87,125 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,063 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,875 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,400 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 53,850 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 53,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,444 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,933 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,342 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,073 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,226 miles

Offside Rear 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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SP02 GNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SP02 GNY, 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 SP02 GNY registered?

SP02 GNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is SP02 GNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 GNY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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