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GN52 WOV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,505 mi
Last recorded101,505 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 WOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 101,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,211 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,852 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 88,818 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,959 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres excessively cracked and perished

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places

front wipers in poor condition

slight corrosion under side vehicle in places

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,822 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

corrosion under side vehicle in places

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,387 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under side vehicle in places

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places

Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,898 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle in various locations

Exhaust system corroded in various locations

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 59,120 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,042 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,889 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 34,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,205 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,925 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,382 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,397 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,187 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 7,726 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 7,726 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 WOV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WOV, 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 WOV registered?

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

Is GN52 WOV safe to buy?

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