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MM52 BUO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,650 mi
Last recorded80,650 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 BUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 80,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area badly corroded within 30cm of suspension componant. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area badly corroded as marked in yellow chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody of vehicle corroded throughout.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,597 miles

Offside Front wing corroded - lower section

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,490 miles

Nail in O/S/F Tyre.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,642 miles

Front suspension arms corroded.

Pass 3 May 2017 71,919 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Heavy corrosion to components and superstructure

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded near to sill

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2017 71,919 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Wipers smearing

Heavy corrosion to components and superstructure

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded near to sill

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 69,709 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,514 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 69,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,932 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,191 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,704 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 65,704 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,723 miles

N/s/r brake has slight bind

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,250 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,810 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 51,214 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 51,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 44,203 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 44,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MM52 BUO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MM52 BUO, 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 MM52 BUO registered?

MM52 BUO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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