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GL52 FRP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

113,392 mi
Last recorded113,392 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 113,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 112,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,073 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 111,606 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 110,682 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 110,371 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,228 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,533 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 98,909 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 98,909 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs pitted

underside of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2014 96,722 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 92,520 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 73,933 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,771 miles

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

advise all 4 tyres starting to perished

Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 36,326 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 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL52 FRP registered?

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

Is GL52 FRP safe to buy?

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