MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,991 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all suspension components front and rear suffering bad corrosion
front and rear suspension arms badly corroded
power steering pipes corroded
underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion
various welding repairs have been carried out on vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
front and rear suspension components including suspension arms badly corroded
power steering pipes corroded
underside of vehicle generally in poor condition
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above roll bar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above roll bar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
front and rear suspension components including suspension arms badly corroded
power steering pipes corroded
underside of vehicle generally in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Slight corrosion along both sills
both rear outer sills corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brakes are slightly binding on
nearside and offside rear outer sill are corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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BG52 WLE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 BG52 WLE, 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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BG52 WLE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.
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