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WG02 GCZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,058 mi
Last recorded101,058 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 GCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,058 miles

abs fully removed

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,503 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

abs system has been fully removed

Fail 19 Jan 2022 100,503 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

abs system has been fully removed

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,555 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,301 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle has multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2019 95,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underside has been waxoiled

Fail 7 Feb 2019 95,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside has been waxoiled

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,082 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion n/s/f chassis rail, (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 89,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings area marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings area marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings area marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion n/s/f chassis rail, (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 88,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f & n/s/f brake back plate corroded & holed

Fail 9 Jul 2015 85,389 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f & n/s/f brake back plate corroded & holed

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f & n/s/f brake back plates corroded

under body rusty all areas

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on underside

exhaust flanges corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on underside

exhaust flanges corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,914 miles

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

corrosion on underside

suspension conponents corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 71,914 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,667 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front & rear suspension componants corroding

floorpans corroding

rear brake discs scored

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,242 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2009 46,320 miles

surface corrosion on underside and suspension components

Fail 26 May 2009 46,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f wheel weights hitting brake caliper

surface corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,420 miles

suspension arms rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2008 39,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

suspension arms rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,247 miles

both rear top suspension arms rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,425 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension arms rusty

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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WG02 GCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WG02 GCZ, 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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WG02 GCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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