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GF52 GWK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,530 mi
Last recorded78,530 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake squealing

Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,524 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' old tax disc (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake squealing

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bothsides rear subframes corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,867 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,023 miles

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,408 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 47,408 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight b inding o/s/f brake ,customer to monitor

Fail 5 Feb 2010 44,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight b inding o/s/f brake ,customer to monitor

Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,243 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,957 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 22,286 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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GF52 GWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

GF52 GWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is GF52 GWK safe to buy?

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