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G21 VWD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,675 mi
Last recorded170,675 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 VWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2020 170,675 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2017 169,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 169,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 151,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 May 2015 151,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 12 May 2014 142,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 141,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 140,558 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 140,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 135,627 miles

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

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 126,727 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 113,075 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 109,875 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 105,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 93,182 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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G21 VWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G21 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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G21 VWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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