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G442 TBD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

201,490 mi
Last recorded201,490 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 201,490 miles

General underbody corrosion but not affecting structural strength

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 201,477 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between rear wheel stations (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drivers sill corroded and holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion but not affecting structural strength

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 200,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( sill ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( sill ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 13 Dec 2024 200,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( sill ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( sill ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 10 Dec 2024 200,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 200,509 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 196,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 195,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 194,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 193,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 192,829 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 191,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 191,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 189,690 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 187,564 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 185,343 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 183,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 181,662 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 181,662 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 177,649 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2011 177,649 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 175,269 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 171,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 166,167 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 153,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 143,178 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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G442 TBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G442 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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G442 TBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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