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GL52 MBU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,902 mi
Last recorded106,902 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear battery base is deteriating

Fail 3 Jun 2019 106,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear battery base is deteriating

Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,603 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle - outer sills - wheel arches

Fail 2 Jul 2018 102,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle - outer sills - wheel arches

Pass 19 May 2017 96,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to front & rear subframes,suspension & steering components and floors & inner & outer sills

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,172 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

battery loose but not insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underside including some suspension and braking components

Fail 3 Sep 2015 87,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre badly deteriorated

battery loose but not insecure

oil level low

slight corrosion underside including some suspension and braking components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,892 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2014 79,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2013 71,661 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front lower wishbone suspension arms corroding

both front tyres very close to1:6mm limit and have cracking the tread

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,661 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front lower wishbone suspension arms corroding

both front tyres very close to1:6mm limit and have cracking the tread

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,027 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 64,553 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,545 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,557 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 39,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 29,440 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,848 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 19,848 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 13,380 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 MBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MBU, 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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GL52 MBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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