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GV52 HDZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,365 mi
Last recorded68,365 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 HDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tear in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

washers slightly defective

Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tear in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

washers slightly defective

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear link from o/s rear to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,709 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 53,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,286 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,067 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,781 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 41,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,596 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,548 miles

both front brake disks corroded

both rear brake disks corroded

minor damage on nearside rear tyre sidewall

small cut on offside front tyre outter sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,515 miles

both front brake disks corroded

large cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall, also outter sidewall slightly damaged

small cut to offside front tyre outter sidewall

Pass 28 May 2009 38,627 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut to the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 16 May 2008 33,320 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,953 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 20,062 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 HDZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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