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G374 SAA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,014 mi
Last recorded105,014 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG374 SAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,014 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 105,014 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 104,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 104,002 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 104,002 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 100,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,544 miles

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

advise n/s + o/s rear brake discs corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2008 98,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise n/s + o/s rear brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,588 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 88,588 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Aug 2006 88,576 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2005 78,756 miles

slight brake bind o/s/f

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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G374 SAA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 G374 SAA, 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 G374 SAA registered?

G374 SAA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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