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GL52 FRO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,156 mi
Last recorded63,156 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 FRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,264 miles

corrosion underbody/sills

Fail 17 Jun 2019 62,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

corrosion underbody/sills

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,011 miles

Corrosion inner seals

Corrosion on rear suspension

Front head lights faded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,947 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,608 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,112 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 53,112 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,326 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 37,478 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Pass 15 Nov 2005 27,451 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 FRO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

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

Is GL52 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 FRO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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