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GL52 MBX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,707 mi
Last recorded67,707 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 MBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,707 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front suspension arms rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust rusty

rear floors rusty

rear lower sills rusty

Pass 19 May 2017 67,433 miles

offside rear brake disc poor condition

rust on front and rear suspension arms

rust on rear lower sills

steering pipes rusty

Fail 19 May 2017 67,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking nearside of rack from bellows (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside inner rack end/tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake disc poor condition

rust on front and rear suspension arms

rust on rear lower sills

steering pipes rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,185 miles

light rust offside front chassis

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

rust on rear brake discs

Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,285 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,813 miles

light rust offside rear outer sill

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,040 miles

front brake disc edges rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,197 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,197 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,503 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,877 miles

advise front b/disc inner faces corroded outer cercumference

advise o/s rear pads low

advise rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,176 miles

front and rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,188 miles

STRONG ADVISE FRONT B/DISCS CORRODED AROUND OUTER CERCUMFERENCE WITHIN PAD AREA

Fail 5 Dec 2007 31,188 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE FRONT B/DISCS CORRODED AROUND OUTER CERCUMFERENCE WITHIN PAD AREA

Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,186 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 26,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs inner face corroded

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 MBX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

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

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