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BU52 GUG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,745 mi
Last recorded85,745 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 GUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,745 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,846 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,837 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2012 72,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing on screen n/s blade splitting

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,887 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,969 miles

front brake pads aprox 3 mm

rear brake pads aprox 2 mm

Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads aprox 3 mm

rear brake pads aprox 2 mm

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,460 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 30,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 25,233 miles

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

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

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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BU52 GUG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU52 GUG, 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 BU52 GUG registered?

BU52 GUG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is BU52 GUG safe to buy?

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