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G352 CLK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

182,322 mi
Last recorded182,322 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG352 CLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 182,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 173,881 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 162,975 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 157,870 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 152,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 152,105 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 146,969 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 142,574 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 138,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 134,497 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2010 134,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 130,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 127,873 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 121,531 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 112,868 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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G352 CLK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G352 CLK, 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 G352 CLK registered?

G352 CLK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is G352 CLK safe to buy?

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