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G102 TGC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,922 mi
Last recorded136,922 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG102 TGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2022 136,922 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 131,666 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 124,764 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jun 2018 111,868 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam flasher (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minifold (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 182,051 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 164,672 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 10 Jun 2015 164,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Jun 2014 144,655 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 144,655 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 138,763 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 136,420 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 133,129 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

rear screen is damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2010 133,129 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

center rear stop lamp not working

front brake discs are rusty

o/s/r wheel is slightly hard to rotate

rear brake discs are rusty

rear screen is damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2009 129,387 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 126,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 123,062 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 120,704 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 119,041 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 116,377 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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G102 TGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 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 G102 TGC, 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 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G102 TGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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