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G942 WYO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,822 mi
Last recorded123,822 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG942 WYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 123,822 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,550 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,016 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,907 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 118,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,240 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 113,819 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 113,819 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 111,495 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 111,495 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

clutch pedal pad missing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 108,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 103,819 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,203 miles

coolant leak

engine oil leak

rattle from exhaust silencer box

slight oil misting on power steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2007 93,201 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,141 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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G942 WYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G942 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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What year was G942 WYO registered?

G942 WYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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