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BD52 XCZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,719 mi
Last recorded142,719 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 142,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 138,137 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rusty (6.1.B.2)

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 137,998 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroding (6.1.B.2)

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 131,287 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 131,284 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 125,129 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 125,159 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 11,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 98,959 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 98,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,487 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

n/s wiper smeary

p.a.s pipes rusted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,757 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,109 miles

Oil leak

imbalance on front brakes

travel on handbrake

wear on all discs and pads

Fail 2 Feb 2009 42,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes binding

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,321 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,973 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 41,971 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,130 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 21,647 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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BD52 XCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD52 XCZ, 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 BD52 XCZ registered?

BD52 XCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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