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G5 PSP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,872 mi
Last recorded58,872 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 PSP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 58,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,483 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 42,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,365 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,535 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 33,045 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 30,156 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover perishing

offside rear lamp lens slightly cracked

oil around front sub frame area

windscreen small damage to centre

Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

misting of oil around front sub frame area

nearside front tyre perishing on outer edge

offside rear lamp unit lens cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2018 29,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

misting of oil around front sub frame area

nearside front tyre perishing on outer edge

offside rear lamp unit lens cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,509 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 27,431 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,551 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,536 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,108 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,599 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 9,778 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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G5 PSP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G5 PSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G5 PSP registered?

G5 PSP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is G5 PSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 PSP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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