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GL52FVT
2002 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1839cc
General Information
- Registration GL52FVT
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
17 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 120,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
6 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,327 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,446 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on the inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,731 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- All suspension components have heavy surface rust
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- All suspension components have heavy surface rust
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,974 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,939 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,939 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,091 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,758 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018 24 Jun 202612 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,233 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- wiper blades split but clearing screen
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
15 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,122 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
16 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,395 MI
24 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,395 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015 24 Jun 202619 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,143 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,143 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,682 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012 24 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,828 MI
24 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,828 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 24 Jun 20262 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,968 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010 24 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,380 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 24 Jun 202617 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,535 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2008 24 Jun 20266 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,850 MI
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GL52FVT was registered on 2002-11-28
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