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BF02 KHT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,775 mi
Last recorded172,775 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 KHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 172,775 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advice under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2017 172,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advice under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2016 166,531 miles

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

all over under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2015 159,636 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 149,576 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 138,553 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 128,019 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 127,819 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 115,750 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 101,910 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 89,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 76,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,229 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,001 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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BF02 KHT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF02 KHT, 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 BF02 KHT registered?

BF02 KHT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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