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G47 OKY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

222,408 mi
Last recorded222,408 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 OKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 222,408 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 222,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 221,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 220,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 219,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 218,076 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 218,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 216,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 215,753 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 215,040 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 214,331 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 214,328 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 213,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 212,227 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 210,455 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread and scrubbed

Fail 21 May 2013 210,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread and scrubbed

Pass 6 May 2011 208,989 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 208,976 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 207,341 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 206,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 205,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 204,711 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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G47 OKY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G47 OKY, 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 G47 OKY registered?

G47 OKY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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