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G9 EDR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,218 mi
Last recorded65,218 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 EDR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 65,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,115 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 64,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,459 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 51,644 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 48,357 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,860 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 43,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 40,980 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 40,980 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 37,819 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2014 37,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,248 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 36,248 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,168 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 25,154 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2010 17,576 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroded at rear

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,780 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 11,509 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 11,505 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,574 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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G9 EDR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G9 EDR, 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 G9 EDR registered?

G9 EDR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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