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G830 FVX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,152 mi
Last recorded143,152 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG830 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 143,152 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 142,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 141,372 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 138,935 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,978 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 135,277 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 132,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,088 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber boot split

surface corrosion underbody

washer bottle insecure

Fail 30 May 2014 132,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r shockabsorber boot split

surface corrosion underbody

washer bottle insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2013 131,899 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 131,897 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 131,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 130,769 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 130,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 128,616 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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G830 FVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 G830 FVX, 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 G830 FVX registered?

G830 FVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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