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G22 VWD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,459 mi
Last recorded141,459 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 VWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 141,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 137,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 130,646 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 129,690 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 127,153 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,982 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 124,982 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 123,296 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 123,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,120 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 121,036 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,574 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 118,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 111,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 109,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,524 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 94,408 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 94,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 88,652 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,947 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 77,911 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,613 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 66,928 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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G22 VWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G22 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 G22 VWD registered?

G22 VWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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