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GJ52 VWY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,987 mi
Last recorded74,987 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 74,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear lambda sensor not fitted to exhaust

Fail 4 Sep 2024 74,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear lambda sensor not fitted to exhaust system

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,845 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 69,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,809 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,665 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 59,660 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 50,385 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 50,372 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from off/side to near/side (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres cracked around edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,169 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn around edges

Fail 29 Oct 2013 43,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,578 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,116 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,058 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,075 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 33,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,659 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,988 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 VWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GJ52 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

GJ52 VWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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