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GL52 JXO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,143 mi
Last recorded39,143 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 JXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,143 miles

Rear tail box corroded

front and rear suspension surface corrosion

surface corrosion under body

Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Cracking

Offside Body has slight corrosion Seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Sidewall and Tread Cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,244 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,138 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 35,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 33,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 33,654 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,371 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,866 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,991 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,735 miles

corrosion to both rear top suspension arms

Pass 2 Jan 2010 20,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 18,226 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,831 miles

offside front brake slightey bindig nearside offside rear and offside tyres surface cracks

Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,295 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 JXO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JXO, 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 JXO registered?

GL52 JXO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is GL52 JXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 JXO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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