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G6 MXF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,656 mi
Last recorded94,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 MXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 94,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 91,069 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,503 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER FLOORING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 88,501 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS LEG (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER FLOORING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,955 miles

Rear Inner sills corrosion

Rear Outer sills corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,523 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,090 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,686 miles

Rear both brake discs have surface corrosion

general corrosion to underside of vehicle consistent with age of car

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,195 miles

Advise sills corroded

Advise underside of vehicle corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper and lower n/s and o/s suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms n/s and o/s upper and lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 73,184 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Advise sills corroded

Advise underside of vehicle corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper and lower n/s and o/s suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms n/s and o/s upper and lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,353 miles

Both front tyres have heavily cracked outer walls ,advise replace.

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

all suspension generally corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,162 miles

Advice Both front tyre walls cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,299 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,344 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,780 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,502 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 29,502 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 24,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,422 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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G6 MXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 G6 MXF, 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 G6 MXF registered?

G6 MXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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