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AJ02 BYU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,136 mi
Last recorded103,136 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 103,136 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 103,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 100,946 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 100,946 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,807 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 98,170 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 90,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning light on

Pass 30 May 2014 82,796 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 31 May 2013 76,818 miles

engine warning light on

two rear tyres on 2 mm bars

Fail 31 May 2013 76,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine warning light on

two rear tyres on 2 mm bars

Pass 14 May 2012 69,046 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 69,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,395 miles

engine warning light on

tom tom holder removed

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,893 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,704 miles

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

rear number plate peeling

Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,396 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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AJ02 BYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ02 BYU, 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 AJ02 BYU registered?

AJ02 BYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is AJ02 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 BYU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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