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GJ52 VFR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,208 mi
Last recorded43,208 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 43,208 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear anti-roll bar links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 43,204 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear anti-roll bar links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 42,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 42,430 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 42,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near upper suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced near bolts on bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 41,485 miles

suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2021 40,598 miles

suspension components coated in underseal.

Pass 12 Sep 2020 39,511 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

general corrosion to suspension components under vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2019 38,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 37,936 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 36,843 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,811 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 35,810 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,174 miles

all four brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,189 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,536 miles

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

all 4 tyres are perrishing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 17,501 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,505 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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GJ52 VFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GJ52 VFR, 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 GJ52 VFR registered?

GJ52 VFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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