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GF52 EKO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,539 mi
Last recorded139,539 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 EKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 139,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension arms very corroded

both front chassis very rusty/corroded

floor to sill sections very rusty/corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 139,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension arms very corroded

both front chassis very rusty/corroded

floor to sill sections very rusty/corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 133,602 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 133,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 125,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 118,330 miles

all brake discs rusty

front brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 7 Mar 2014 118,293 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusty

front brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 109,887 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 109,886 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2011 94,013 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 94,012 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,165 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 77,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,976 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 64,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,232 miles

o/s rear light lens repaired with red tape

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,589 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 40,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,456 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 13,644 miles

advise wiper blades poor condition

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 EKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF52 EKO, 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 GF52 EKO registered?

GF52 EKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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