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GL52 JYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,359 mi
Last recorded132,359 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 132,359 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)

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear sill

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 13 Feb 2014 125,096 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s/r sill

slight corrosion to o/s/r sill

Fail 13 Feb 2014 125,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s/r sill

slight corrosion to o/s/r sill

Fail 6 Feb 2013 116,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 116,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,876 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 96,271 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,927 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 82,278 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 82,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 68,283 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,283 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,134 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 408,006 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 JYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYA, 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 JYA registered?

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

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