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GL52 FRC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,591 mi
Last recorded76,591 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 FRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 76,591 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 75,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to crack at crease, but not yet split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on outer shoulder and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to crack at crease, but not yet split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,346 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,687 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,901 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 68,055 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,873 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear slight bind when turning by hand

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear slight bind when turning by hand

Fail 22 Feb 2018 61,879 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front wipers smearing

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slight bind when turning by hand

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear slight bind when turning by hand

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 24 Feb 2017 54,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,991 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 46,991 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,179 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,363 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,681 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,336 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 2 Apr 2008 27,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,315 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)

small chips in front screen

Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

small chips in front screen

Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,129 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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GL52 FRC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 GL52 FRC, 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 GL52 FRC registered?

GL52 FRC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is GL52 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 FRC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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