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G3 PLR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 PLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 101,310 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 100,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 100,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 100,358 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 100,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 100,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside/nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 99,506 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,067 miles

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel

slight oil leak

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,716 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

tyres perished /

Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,346 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 96,268 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2014 94,029 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 93,855 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 93,855 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 92,168 miles

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

dampness around both rear brake calipers

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,209 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 91,209 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampness around both rear calipers

Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,280 miles

dampness around rear calipers /

Pass 20 Nov 2008 89,413 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 89,412 miles

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

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

dampness around both rear calipers /slight damage nsf tyre /slight scoring both front discs

Pass 9 Nov 2007 87,884 miles

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

dampness around both rear calipers

Pass 9 Nov 2006 86,218 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G3 PLR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G3 PLR, 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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G3 PLR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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