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GN52 YLS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,111 mi
Last recorded90,111 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 YLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 90,111 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 86,882 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wire not correctly secured (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Chassis leg corroded inside wheel arch

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

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

Offside Front Outer Chassis leg corroded inside wheel arch

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded at connection block (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 83,713 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 80,572 miles

under body,both rear inner sills and offside front inner arch corroded not excessively

Fail 2 May 2019 80,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body,both rear inner sills and offside front inner arch corroded not excessively

Pass 1 May 2018 76,725 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 73,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,013 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 50,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,200 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,746 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 46,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,865 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,240 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 41,240 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,983 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,488 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,564 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 YLS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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The MOT history for GN52 YLS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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