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G851 WYO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,321 mi
Last recorded190,321 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 WYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 190,321 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 190,026 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 182,952 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight damage to nearside and offside front sills

Pass 11 May 2018 173,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight damage to nearside and offside front sills

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 166,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion front to rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 166,718 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion front to rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 158,015 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front to rear floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion front to rear floor (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2014 150,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight blow to exhaust

Slight damage to rear tyre outer sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 150,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight blow to exhaust

Slight damage to rear tyre outer sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 125,646 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 18 May 2013 125,646 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 21 May 2012 108,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2012 108,260 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 100,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 99,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,110 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 91,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to n/s/front door

slight damage to o/s/rear wing

Pass 13 Jun 2006 84,026 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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G851 WYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G851 WYO, 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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G851 WYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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