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GJ52 YYZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,915 mi
Last recorded64,915 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 YYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,915 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 62,801 miles

Vehicle body has slight corrosion all over

Pass 16 Dec 2015 60,906 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,128 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,499 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 54,499 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,513 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,269 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,471 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,442 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,275 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,083 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,235 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 YYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YYZ, 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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GJ52 YYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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