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G341 LWP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

207,117 mi
Last recorded207,117 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG341 LWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 207,117 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 204,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 201,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 198,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 194,576 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 190,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 184,507 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 176,021 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 169,978 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 167,676 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 167,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 167,009 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 165,200 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2007 160,438 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 160,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 148,262 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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G341 LWP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G341 LWP, 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 G341 LWP registered?

G341 LWP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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