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G448 TBD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,560 mi
Last recorded197,560 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 197,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded front to rear pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 189,363 miles

Nearside chassis dented

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 189,363 miles

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

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

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

Nearside chassis dented

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2017 189,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner under sill to outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside chassis dented

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 180,451 miles

Corrosion n/s/f

corrosion o/s/f

Pass 10 Feb 2016 168,063 miles

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

n/s/r inner floor to sill holed

underside rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2016 168,057 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r inner floor to sill holed

underside rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2015 165,428 miles

underside rusty in places

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlamp halogen, offside headlamp sealed beam

offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,713 miles

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak in places

Fail 8 Feb 2014 60,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s sill rusty

oil leaks

underside rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2013 154,590 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 154,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 150,085 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 143,490 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 137,212 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 137,210 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 135,368 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 133,478 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 128,960 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 128,960 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 123,548 miles

brake pipes corrosion

floorpan superficial corrosion/damage

h/brake imbalance,n/s 100kg,o/s200kg

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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G448 TBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G448 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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What year was G448 TBD registered?

G448 TBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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