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G462 TBD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG462 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 106,873 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 106,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 105,916 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 105,783 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 105,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 105,779 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 105,778 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 105,634 miles

Upper ball joint & track rod end grease covers perished

Pass 27 Jul 2018 105,298 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 104,923 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 104,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 101,101 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,741 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 100,362 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 100,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 99,957 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 99,630 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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G462 TBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G462 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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G462 TBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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