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G841 FVX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,168 mi
Last recorded186,168 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG841 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 186,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 180,765 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 178,007 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 172,659 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 172,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Centre Brake Light Not Working

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 168,598 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 168,598 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 167,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 162,423 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 157,947 miles

baffles loose in rear silencer

Fail 29 Aug 2018 157,947 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing indicator side repeater lamp inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

baffles loose in rear silencer

Pass 31 Aug 2017 153,397 miles

exhaust silencer baffles rattling

Fail 30 Aug 2017 153,397 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust silencer baffles rattling

Pass 28 Jul 2016 149,451 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 146,435 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 143,944 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 140,414 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 140,411 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 139,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 135,239 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 135,239 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 129,755 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 123,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 119,609 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 117,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 112,941 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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G841 FVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G841 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.

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What year was G841 FVX registered?

G841 FVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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