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GF52 GWX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,114 mi
Last recorded144,114 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2020 144,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 138,231 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlamps tarnished, air con not working , rear silencer joint rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2019 138,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlamps tarnished, air con not working , rear silencer joint rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,467 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,852 miles

brake fluid level low

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2016 120,852 miles

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

brake fluid level low

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,583 miles

Slight surface corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Feb 2013 112,729 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 109,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,988 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 106,943 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 101,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 95,538 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 91,516 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,096 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,206 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 GWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

GF52 GWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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