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G246 PAH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

149,475 mi
Last recorded149,475 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG246 PAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 149,475 miles

ALL FLOORS TO SILLS RUSTY AND CORRODING

Fail 12 Jun 2025 149,453 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

ALL FLOORS TO SILLS RUSTY AND CORRODING

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 146,484 miles

Offside Rear brake slight drag

all outer and inner sills rusty and corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2023 112,855 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 138,479 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 128,704 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 124,064 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 111,706 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,700 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills heavily rusted but not broken though (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,715 miles

Offside & Nearside rear sills outer skins corroded ,

Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,715 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside & Nearside rear sills outer skins corroded ,

Pass 1 Feb 2016 107,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, outer skin corroded (5.2.6)

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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brakes getting heavy

Pass 20 Jan 2015 105,801 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 103,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 103,006 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,641 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,221 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 99,106 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 97,326 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 95,185 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 95,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 93,399 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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G246 PAH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G246 PAH, 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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G246 PAH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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