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GX52 OZO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 OZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion offside front chassis leg

Fail 14 Sep 2016 101,610 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion offside front chassis leg

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,775 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills

handbrake high

Fail 15 Sep 2014 88,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both rear outer sills

handbrake high

Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,108 miles

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

slight bind to o/s rear brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,431 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,247 miles

all tyres aare around 3.5 mm

slight buckle n/ss/f roadwheel inner bead

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,224 miles

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

all tyres aare around 3.5 mm

evidence of corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r sills surface corrosion suspension components

slight buckle n/ss/f roadwheel inner bead

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,954 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,757 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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GX52 OZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GX52 OZO, 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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GX52 OZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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