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G79 EJM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,507 mi
Last recorded179,507 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 EJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 179,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 167,128 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

offside front brake slight bind

park brake effort only just met,it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

power steering pipes corroded

sump damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2022 166,071 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 161,088 miles

under body sills inner wings various stages corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2018 161,052 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

surface corrosion on osr and nsr outer sill ends

surface corrosion underside on all chassis and components

Fail 11 Oct 2018 161,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

surface corrosion on osr and nsr outer sill ends

surface corrosion underside on all chassis and components

Pass 13 Oct 2017 153,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis Rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis Rail (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 153,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis Rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis Rail (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Battery insecure Fouls positive to aerial (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 151,456 miles

all brake discs corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 2 Feb 2015 151,392 miles

all tyres old

corrosion on both outer sills at rear.

oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 3 Dec 2013 150,303 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 150,111 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 149,321 miles

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

offside chassis slight damage

offside rear hand brake slighty low performance

slight movement in front lower wish bone bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2011 149,321 miles

offside chassis slight damage

offside rear hand brake slighty low performance

slight movement in front lower wish bone bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2010 147,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 147,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear chassis rail has some damage

offside and nearside underbody chassis rails have some damage

Pass 26 Jun 2008 146,122 miles

both sides centre chassis damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2007 145,491 miles

both sides centre chassis damaged

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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G79 EJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G79 EJM, 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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G79 EJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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