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WK02 GMX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,080 mi
Last recorded98,080 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 GMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,080 miles

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

exhaust has a minor leak from center and backbox joint

Fail 22 Nov 2019 98,080 miles

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

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

exhaust has a minor leak from center and backbox joint

Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,337 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,004 miles

corrosion forming on all discs vehicle been standing long time

corrosion forming to both sills

corrosion forming to exhaust

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,933 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 85,933 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,313 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 54,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 19 Mar 2010 48,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake long travel

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,399 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 37,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,952 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,084 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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WK02 GMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK02 GMX, 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 WK02 GMX registered?

WK02 GMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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