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G373 PWX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,062 mi
Last recorded168,062 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG373 PWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 168,062 miles

offside sill corroded but not excessively

Fail 11 Jun 2019 168,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 165,896 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 160,885 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 160,885 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2016 156,898 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 153,336 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

all tyres wearing towards inner edge

rear subframe and suspension arms beginning to corrode

Pass 23 May 2015 153,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres wearing towards inner edge

rear subframe and suspension arms beginning to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2012 151,302 miles

Front number plate damaged

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 8 Nov 2011 136,331 miles

Damage to n/s/f wing

Weld repair present to n/s/r sill

Pass 16 Oct 2010 120,052 miles

rear fog light in place of center stop light

Fail 15 Oct 2010 119,999 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear fog light in place of center stop light

Fail 12 May 2009 118,917 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

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

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

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

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Pass 12 May 2009 118,917 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

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

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Pass 9 May 2008 111,399 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

BOTH NUMBER PLATES GETTING POOR.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 111,399 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

BOTH NUMBER PLATES GETTING POOR.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 101,904 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 97,197 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2006 97,197 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2005 92,399 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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G373 PWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G373 PWX, 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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G373 PWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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