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BU52 GUW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,229 mi
Last recorded115,229 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 GUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,229 miles

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 ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 115,229 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 111,772 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 111,765 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,759 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 105,569 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,032 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,312 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,428 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,648 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 71,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 43,980 miles

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 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.

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