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G85 EJM

2002 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 11590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,596 mi
Last recorded116,596 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX5132,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG85 EJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine11,590cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 116,596 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 116,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding nearside front binding brake (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear sidewalls cracked

Offside Rear sidewalls cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 113,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres outer walls perished and cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 105,496 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 104,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 102,796 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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G85 EJM is a 2002 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 11,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 132,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G85 EJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G85 EJM registered?

G85 EJM is a 2002 Mazda MX5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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