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GG 91

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,133 mi
Last recorded123,133 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG 91
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 123,133 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 123,133 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 121,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively os slight also (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,760 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 120,173 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 119,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 118,995 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 118,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,543 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,944 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 117,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 117,575 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 116,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDEWALL...

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 116,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDEWALL...

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,782 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING TREAD...

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,168 miles

Non standard large bore exhaust system fitted to vehicle but complies with noise regulations

Tapley brake test carried out due to suspected limited slip differensial fitted to vehicle

Vehicle has had suspension considerably lowered

Pass 3 Aug 2010 107,443 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front wipers are slightly smeary

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth in places

slight corrosion to under bonnet vehicle structure

Pass 5 Aug 2009 104,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,137 miles

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR CILL PANEL...

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,755 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 97,755 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 93,514 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 93,514 miles

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

nearside rear handbake effort lower than offside...

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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GG 91 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc 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 GG 91, 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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GG 91 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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