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GN52 VRT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,399 mi
Last recorded105,399 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 VRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 105,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,246 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,240 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 96,150 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,560 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 76,953 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,338 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 56,103 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,027 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2010 47,027 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,044 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,749 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,026 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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GN52 VRT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

GN52 VRT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GN52 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 VRT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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