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PN52 GTF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,110 mi
Last recorded49,110 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 GTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 49,110 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 49,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 48,349 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 47,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 46,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 45,373 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,970 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,883 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 42,882 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 42,021 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 42,020 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,643 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,679 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,569 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,282 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 29,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,611 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 16,398 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 16,357 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Advise tracking checked/ adjusted. †

Both front tyres unevenly worn. †

Centre/ rear exhaust joint corroded. †

N/S/F tyre = 3mm. †

N/S/R tyre = 4mm. †

O/S/R tyre = 3mm. †

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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PN52 GTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN52 GTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN52 GTF registered?

PN52 GTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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