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G359 XTY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,248 mi
Last recorded164,248 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG359 XTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 164,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 160,871 miles

General corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2022 155,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 154,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 139,749 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 139,749 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 120,748 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 120,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 112,145 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 112,145 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 99,045 miles

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

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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G359 XTY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G359 XTY, 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 G359 XTY registered?

G359 XTY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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