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GL52 JXU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

97,652 mi
Last recorded97,652 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 JXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 97,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 96,697 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 96,671 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 94,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,299 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 94,052 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,889 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn low

Rear Nearside and offside inner and outer sills showing heavy corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,861 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,624 miles

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

rear outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 29 May 2014 64,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,149 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,187 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,763 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,050 miles

Front discs corroded inner surfaces

Fail 10 Dec 2008 43,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,046 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 39,034 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,228 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 JXU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 JXU, 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 JXU registered?

GL52 JXU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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