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GF52 EKL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,119 mi
Last recorded110,119 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 EKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,119 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 108,603 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 100,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,554 miles

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

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

all suspension components covered in underseal at time of test

general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2019 96,626 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front dip beam on lower limits

Nearside Rear Lower slight corrosion to lower inner wheel arch

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 95,113 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 92,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge also cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Oil leak ()

all suspension components coroded

both front tyres perished

exhaust system very corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 92,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge also cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Oil leak ()

all suspension components coroded

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2016 86,711 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 19 May 2016 86,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 hankook (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2015 83,313 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

damage nsr wheel

Fail 22 May 2015 83,311 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

damage nsr wheel

Pass 19 May 2014 77,056 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,081 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 59,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 56,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,920 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,920 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,848 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,059 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,959 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 22,933 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 22,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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GF52 EKL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GF52 EKL, 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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GF52 EKL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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