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SO02 GAU

2002 Mazda MPV

Blue Petrol 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,867 mi
Last recorded93,867 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MPV79,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 GAU
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 93,867 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer mounting bracket snapped off.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 87,130 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer mounting bracket snapped off.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,119 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,686 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing to edges

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,767 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 46,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,822 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 28,797 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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SO02 GAU is a 2002 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 2,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 79,256 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO02 GAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO02 GAU registered?

SO02 GAU is a 2002 Mazda MPV, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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