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GX52 OZS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,651 mi
Last recorded129,651 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 OZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,651 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 129,047 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides rear outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,113 miles

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

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

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

jacking damage to rear sills

weld repair to o/s/r sill

Pass 11 Aug 2014 110,494 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 110,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 103,817 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 100,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,070 miles

p.a.s pipes corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2010 94,065 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

p.a.s pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,118 miles

exhaust clamp slightly corroded

undertrey covering underside of engine and other components

Fail 9 Oct 2009 89,118 miles

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

exhaust clamp slightly corroded

undertrey covering underside of engine and other components

Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,969 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 82,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 37,751 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 OZS 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 72.2%.

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 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 OZS, 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 GX52 OZS registered?

GX52 OZS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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The MOT history for GX52 OZS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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