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GX51 FHN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,150 mi
Last recorded124,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 124,150 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

N/S FRONT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 11 Jul 2019 121,628 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODING

BOTH REAR UPPER AND LOWER WISHBONES CORRODING

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER WALL HAS SPLITS

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 8 Jul 2019 121,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODING

BOTH REAR UPPER AND LOWER WISHBONES CORRODING

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER WALL HAS SPLITS

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2018 116,741 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,619 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

Fail 13 Jun 2017 113,619 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 110,767 miles

both front tyres perished

brake pipe across rear of vehicle corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

high level stop light not working

rear coil springs corroded

suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,228 miles

BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE INTO N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODING

INNER REAR SILLS CORRODING

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 23 Jun 2014 104,390 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING

BRAKE PIPE INTO N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODING

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,692 miles

all wishbones corroding

both inner sills corroding

brake pipe into n/s rear brake hose corroding

high level brake light not working

n/s parking brake effort low

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2013 101,680 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all wishbones corroding

both inner sills corroding

brake pipe into n/s rear brake hose corroding

high level brake light not working

n/s parking brake effort low

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 26 May 2012 98,347 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 98,347 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,102 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,913 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 90,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,136 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 58,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,342 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,097 miles

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

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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GX51 FHN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GX51 FHN, 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 GX51 FHN registered?

GX51 FHN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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