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FG52 GYD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,701 mi
Last recorded77,701 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 GYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 77,701 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 77,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,994 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 72,994 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,552 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,485 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and rear suspension arms corroded badly

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front chassis corroded badly behind under tray

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 64,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and rear suspension arms corroded badly

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,185 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 63,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/r damage

Pass 30 Dec 2010 59,538 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 59,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,717 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,106 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All tyre treads starting to crack

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,185 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,457 miles

offside front tyre side wall showing slight cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,382 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 29,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FG52 GYD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG52 GYD, 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 FG52 GYD registered?

FG52 GYD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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