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G477 TBD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,383 mi
Last recorded179,383 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 179,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

all anti roll bar rubbers perished

n/s washer blocked

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 179,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all anti roll bar rubbers perished

n/s washer blocked

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 177,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension arm bushes very perished

Fail 8 Mar 2017 177,526 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension arm bushes very perished

Pass 3 Mar 2016 170,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside rusty in places

Pass 13 Feb 2015 161,414 miles

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

underside rusty in places

Pass 24 Feb 2014 159,077 miles

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

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 21 Feb 2013 157,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 157,778 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 152,889 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 152,808 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 145,243 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s outer sill corroded/weak at rear

Fail 21 Feb 2011 145,220 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s outer sill corroded/weak at rear

Pass 24 Feb 2010 141,666 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 137,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 129,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 118,305 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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G477 TBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G477 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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G477 TBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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