MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Oil leak ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS LEG (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS LEG (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU52 GUW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 GUW, 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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What year was BU52 GUW registered?
BU52 GUW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.
Is BU52 GUW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU52 GUW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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