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SO52 GPY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,231 mi
Last recorded106,231 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 GPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Side skirts fitted, unable to inspect sills for corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2018 106,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Side skirts fitted, unable to inspect sills for corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes greased

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. MAY BE DOWN TO TYRE (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 98,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play TRE (2.2.B.1f)

ALL TYRE LOOK TO BE UNDER INFLATED

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes greased

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. MAY BE DOWN TO TYRE (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 at rear of vehicler (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 94,795 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 at rear of vehicler (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,598 miles

slight bind BOTH rear wheels

Fail 5 Jun 2015 94,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind BOTH rear wheels

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,461 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 81,447 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 80,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 78,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 74,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 66,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,730 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 54,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,829 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 30,023 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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SO52 GPY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SO52 GPY, 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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SO52 GPY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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