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G145 EMO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,380 mi
Last recorded179,380 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 EMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 179,380 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 179,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 177,725 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 177,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 174,182 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 165,131 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 165,054 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r/disc badly rusted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 153,732 miles

Battery insecure

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

bellhousing bolt loose

nearside rear inner cv boot insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2009 153,694 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Upper An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

bellhousing bolt loose

nearside rear inner cv boot insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2007 148,617 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate discolouring

rear fog light lens slightly damaged

rear number plate discolouring

rust starting to form on front and rear discs

Pass 30 Nov 2006 143,278 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

rear fog lens cracked

slight binding to n/s/f wheel

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s sill panel

Pass 1 Dec 2005 136,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dampness at o/s rear calliper

reverse lights not working

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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G145 EMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G145 EMO, 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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G145 EMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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