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GF52 GWZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 90,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of top wishbone mounting. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of top wishbone mounting.also cracked. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside wiper blade torn.

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,276 miles

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

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

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

front to rear metal brakepipe starting to rust ( near fixing clip )

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,276 miles

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

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

front to rear metal brakepipe starting to rust ( near fixing clip )

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,686 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 67,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 61,679 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 58,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,923 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,019 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 45,515 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 45,515 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,830 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 27,455 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2006 27,455 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,258 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 GWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

GF52 GWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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