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ML52 GWG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,805 mi
Last recorded59,805 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 GWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 59,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated N/S/R Boot floor pan corroded. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,045 miles

Battery light illuminated

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,971 miles

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

Front to rear chassis rails (Nearside and offside) corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 55,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill / sill end (5.2.6)

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

Front to rear chassis rails (Nearside and offside) corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 52,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,285 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,119 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 44,115 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 41,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 38,362 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)

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

nearside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 32,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 29,031 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,793 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,236 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 18,816 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 14,043 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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ML52 GWG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc 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 ML52 GWG, 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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ML52 GWG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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