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AV02 BXX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,107 mi
Last recorded88,107 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,107 miles

parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2018 88,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,323 miles

PARTS UNDER VEHICLE CORRODING

SOME BRAKE PIPES DETERIORATING

SPRINGS CORRODING

Fail 17 Jun 2017 83,314 miles

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

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

PARTS UNDER VEHICLE CORRODING

SOME BRAKE PIPES DETERIORATING

SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,639 miles

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,365 miles

front tyres worn

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,509 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes worn / will need checking

front tyres worn on edges / poor

parts under vehicle corroding

sills deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,140 miles

parts under vehicle corroding

sills deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,170 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,293 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,980 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,709 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 46,394 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 46,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 41,463 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 34,386 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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AV02 BXX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV02 BXX, 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 AV02 BXX registered?

AV02 BXX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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