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BC02 YGM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,164 mi
Last recorded137,164 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 137,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 137,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 123,330 miles

slight oil leak possible gearbox

suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 109,141 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 95,989 miles

advise discs all round in poor condision

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 59,519 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 42,635 miles

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

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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BC02 YGM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BC02 YGM, 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 BC02 YGM registered?

BC02 YGM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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