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DV52 GZZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,332 mi
Last recorded70,332 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 GZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,332 miles

offside outer sill corroded needs some attention asap within 12" of seatbelt mounting

Fail 22 Feb 2017 70,325 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven slow to react and low effort (3.7.B.2)

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

offside outer sill corroded needs some attention asap within 12" of seatbelt mounting

Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,132 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 68,132 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear towards the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 64,664 miles

rear pads aprox 3-4mm

Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,675 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,693 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,624 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,007 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,660 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,920 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,817 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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DV52 GZZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV52 GZZ, 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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DV52 GZZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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