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VO02 GXB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,931 mi
Last recorded53,931 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 GXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 53,931 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion throughout vehicle but none to the extent that structural or component integrity is seriously reduced (Front to rear)

Pass 31 Mar 2025 41,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bolt on wing has surface corrosion on sill

Nearside Rear surface corrosion on outer sill

Offside Front bolt on wing has surface corrosion on sill

Offside Rear surface corrosion on outer sill

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on all suspension arms

Pass 17 Oct 2020 41,003 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 38,975 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,958 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,677 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 29,461 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 27,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 25,271 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 22,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,187 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 14,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2008 14,245 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 11,622 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,985 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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VO02 GXB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VO02 GXB, 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 VO02 GXB registered?

VO02 GXB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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The MOT history for VO02 GXB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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