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GV52 BDU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,367 mi
Last recorded66,367 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 BDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 66,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill outer skin holed

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on offside outersill

Fail 22 Dec 2020 66,367 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill outer skin holed

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on offside outersill

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 62,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,131 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti roll bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti roll bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 54,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti roll bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti roll bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 50,039 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,722 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,375 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 43,238 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,765 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,411 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,351 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 34,351 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,809 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,638 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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GV52 BDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV52 BDU, 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 GV52 BDU registered?

GV52 BDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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