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T999 GJS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,456 mi
Last recorded128,456 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT999 GJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 128,456 miles

Nearside Aftermarket sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

Nearside Front Arch liners fitted now allowing full inspection of vehicle structure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Aftermarket sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

Offside Front Arch liners fitted now allowing full inspection of vehicle structure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure covered in underseal, N/S/R and O/S/R sill

Fail 31 May 2024 128,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Aftermarket sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

Nearside Front Arch liners fitted now allowing full inspection of vehicle structure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Aftermarket sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

Offside Front Arch liners fitted now allowing full inspection of vehicle structure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure covered in underseal, N/S/R and O/S/R sill

Pass 25 Oct 2022 125,180 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear and associated arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear and associated arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 104,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 99,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,081 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 92,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corroded and holed adjacent to anti roll bar mount and upper suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing mid/rear joint, both flanges excessivelly corroded. Replacement recommended (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,067 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 86,936 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,783 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 80,779 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake flexible hose slightly twisted but flow/operation not impeded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,317 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,860 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,766 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,937 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,338 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,617 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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T999 GJS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T999 GJS, 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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T999 GJS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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