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G23 KEO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,606 mi
Last recorded100,606 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 KEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 100,606 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 90,913 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no eml

Fail 29 Jan 2025 90,905 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Body component likely to become detached bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no eml

Fail 4 Dec 2024 90,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 89,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 81,764 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,370 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill area

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,063 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 74,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 69,067 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly distorted

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly distorted

Pass 23 May 2017 65,941 miles

headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate

offside outer sill corroding

offside rear brake pad on wear indicator but pads above 1.5mm

Fail 23 May 2017 65,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate

offside outer sill corroding

offside rear brake pad on wear indicator but pads above 1.5mm

Pass 25 Jun 2016 56,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,227 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 37,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,679 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,614 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 18,505 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 10,967 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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G23 KEO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G23 KEO, 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 G23 KEO registered?

G23 KEO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is G23 KEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 KEO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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