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G68 OKY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Turquoise Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,800 mi
Last recorded156,800 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 OKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 156,800 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 155,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 151,625 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 147,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 May 2013 143,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 136,674 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 136,669 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 132,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 132,431 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 124,480 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 117,054 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 108,381 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 108,381 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,331 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 88,979 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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G68 OKY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Turquoise with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G68 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 G68 OKY registered?

G68 OKY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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