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GN52 HVY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 HVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,715 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 77,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 74,702 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 74,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 65,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 53,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,518 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,629 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,847 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,359 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,918 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,260 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,947 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,103 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GN52 HVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GN52 HVY, 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 GN52 HVY registered?

GN52 HVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GN52 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 HVY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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