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G351 UMB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

213,052 mi
Last recorded213,052 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG351 UMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 213,052 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 212,641 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 211,337 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 211,135 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 210,153 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 208,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 207,738 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 206,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 205,519 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 202,883 miles

Nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint gaiter splitting

Pass 23 Feb 2016 198,835 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 190,888 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 178,188 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 165,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2007 165,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2006 152,100 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 136,472 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 136,472 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G351 UMB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G351 UMB, 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 G351 UMB registered?

G351 UMB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is G351 UMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G351 UMB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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