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FG52 GYK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,179 mi
Last recorded86,179 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 GYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,179 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,178 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,714 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,984 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 56,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,946 miles

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,106 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,369 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 41,369 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 37,104 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,128 miles

offside wiper split but clearing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,165 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Fail 2 Oct 2006 25,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,089 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,542 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 22,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

FG52 GYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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