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G184 FWC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,314 mi
Last recorded168,314 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG184 FWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 168,314 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 167,760 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 167,146 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 167,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 166,615 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 165,408 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 164,944 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 163,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front track rod end boot perished

Offside Front track rod end boot perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2018 162,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2017 161,115 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 159,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 157,905 miles

N/side front upper ball joint cover has small split.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 156,037 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 156,037 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 155,940 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 155,940 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 152,217 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 152,217 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 149,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 146,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 141,987 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 141,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 138,742 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 134,224 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 134,224 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 129,523 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 125,479 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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G184 FWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G184 FWC, 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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G184 FWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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