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G537 SBV

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

264,402 mi
Last recorded264,402 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 SBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 264,402 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 264,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 254,322 miles

Nearside Front calliper piston seal tearing

Rear tyre wearing low on tread and has a nail in it

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2019 254,317 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis legs corroding and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front calliper piston seal tearing

Rear tyre wearing low on tread and has a nail in it

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2018 241,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 233,677 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 233,666 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 232,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 232,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 229,076 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 229,062 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 226,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 225,036 miles

washers poor

Pass 25 Jul 2012 224,254 miles

offside rear outer sill rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 223,361 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 223,361 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 213,930 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 213,930 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 202,012 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 201,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 24 Jul 2008 190,344 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 190,342 miles

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

ADVISE BRAKE CHECK

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 181,837 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 181,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 169,748 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 169,743 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G537 SBV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 G537 SBV, 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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G537 SBV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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