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GL51 PUF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,085 mi
Last recorded150,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 PUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 150,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 148,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 145,585 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 145,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 144,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 137,934 miles

n/s front chassis rusty

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 6 Jul 2013 137,929 miles

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

n/s front chassis rusty

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 19 Jul 2012 131,497 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

unusual noises from engine

Fail 13 Jul 2012 131,497 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

unusual noises from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2011 122,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 105,168 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 105,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,707 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 79,707 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,749 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 60,749 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 13 Jul 2007 41,505 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 38,859 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,707 miles

oil leak

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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GL51 PUF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL51 PUF, 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 GL51 PUF registered?

GL51 PUF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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