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G25 EJM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

218,835 mi
Last recorded218,835 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 EJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 218,835 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 218,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 216,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 214,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 209,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at connecting joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush & D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocker leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush & D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 11 Mar 2022 209,276 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at connecting joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush & D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocker leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush & D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jan 2021 207,766 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 206,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front antiroll bar D bush's worn no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F metal brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R drop link upper bush worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R inner arch has signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F metal brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/F damper light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R drop link upper bush worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

underside heavily coated in underseal

Fail 15 Aug 2019 206,915 miles

Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front antiroll bar D bush's worn no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F metal brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R drop link upper bush worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R inner arch has signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F metal brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/F damper light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R drop link upper bush worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2018 204,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 200,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 193,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 193,633 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 183,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 181,661 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 181,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 165,350 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 165,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 152,405 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 152,405 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 144,639 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 137,446 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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G25 EJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G25 EJM, 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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G25 EJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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