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G37 OKY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG37 OKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 130,973 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Chassis rails) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 129,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 128,747 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 128,741 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,618 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 125,287 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 125,287 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 124,626 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 123,233 miles

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

repair made to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 21 Sep 2019 123,189 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

repair made to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 3 May 2018 121,488 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 120,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 118,997 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 118,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 117,922 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 115,978 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 113,602 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 113,602 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 112,414 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 112,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 111,391 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 111,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 109,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 106,165 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 98,945 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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G37 OKY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G37 OKY, 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 G37 OKY registered?

G37 OKY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is G37 OKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G37 OKY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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