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GU52 GHA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,962 mi
Last recorded98,962 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 GHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,962 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

high level stoplight not working

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,318 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 96,288 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

All suspension components slightly corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,939 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,918 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 89,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 89,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,265 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,370 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,343 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 62,343 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,793 miles

front brake discs slighty rusty on inner face

front pad 75 to 80% worn

rear pads 65 to 70 % worn

some free travel on brake pedal operashon

Fail 6 Jan 2009 53,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake discs slighty rusty on inner face

front pad 75 to 80% worn

rear pads 65 to 70 % worn

Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,904 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 29,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 28,986 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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GU52 GHA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU52 GHA, 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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GU52 GHA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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