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GN52 YLO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,338 mi
Last recorded71,338 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 YLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,338 miles

o/s/r disc poor

p/s pipes sureface rust

rear pads appear low

Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,338 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r disc poor

p/s pipes sureface rust

rear pads appear low

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,368 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,481 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,740 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,487 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc's corroded on inner face

rear seal's corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2010 47,487 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc's corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,108 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 22,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

GN52 YLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2002.

Is GN52 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 YLO 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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