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G439 TBD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,699 mi
Last recorded89,699 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG439 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 89,697 miles

Emissions not tested too loud (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components touching wheel on lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2018 88,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 87,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,687 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,663 miles

all four tyres worn on innner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,216 miles

N/S + O/S Chassis rails damaged.

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,194 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jun 2007 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,021 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 92,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center consel loose

chassis damaged n/s & o/s center

under tray insecure

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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G439 TBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 G439 TBD, 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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G439 TBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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