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G112 VWD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,932 mi
Last recorded134,932 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG112 VWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 134,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 133,754 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 133,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 113,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,581 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 108,169 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 106,501 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 104,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 101,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,606 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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G112 VWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G112 VWD, 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 G112 VWD registered?

G112 VWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is G112 VWD safe to buy?

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