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GF52 YWE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,789 mi
Last recorded117,789 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 117,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/f outer sill holed but not within prescribed area

vehicle under body and sills corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,672 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension corroding

rear exhaust support hangers corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 107,146 miles

underside of car surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 18 Sep 2013 107,146 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,317 miles

Rear Exhaust Box corroded.

All Front and Rear suspension componants corroded.

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

Unable to fully inspect Rear Metal Brake pipes.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 99,316 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

All Front and Rear suspension componants corroded.

Rear Exhaust Box corroded.

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

Unable to fully inspect Rear Metal Brake pipes.

o/s/r Brake Disc needs attention.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake fluid close to min

power steerering pipes rusting

Fail 13 Sep 2011 95,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake fluid close to min

power steerering pipes rusting

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 77,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre has slight wall damage

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,911 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 45,915 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 45,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,158 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 YWE 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 71.4%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

GF52 YWE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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