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82,673 miAbove average mileage for this year
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general under body corrosion
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
general under body corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension components corroding
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear brakes uneven application until maximum effort is achieved
all suspension components corroding
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust system corroded
front no plate mounting damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake application uneven slow to operate (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust system corroded
front no plate mounting damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread mounting plinth damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread mounting plinth damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all 4 tyres slightly perished
front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all 4 tyres slightly perished
front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs worn and pitted.
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BU52 GRZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 BU52 GRZ, 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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BU52 GRZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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