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G420 BBK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

220,120 mi
Last recorded220,120 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG420 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 220,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 225,545 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 216,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

power steering has been removed from vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2018 197,432 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 197,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 178,725 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 178,725 miles

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

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

rear axle support frame bolt missing & one bolt undone

Pass 30 Jul 2016 175,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 170,524 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 163,536 miles

oil leak

tyres worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 161,390 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 161,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 150,225 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake pads starting to get low

offside rear tyre starting to get low

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2011 150,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake pads starting to get low

offside rear tyre starting to get low

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 148,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 138,082 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 129,056 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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G420 BBK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G420 BBK, 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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G420 BBK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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