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BG02 MVE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,030 mi
Last recorded130,030 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 130,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,883 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 125,883 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 121,876 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 115,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 110,507 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 102,953 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,593 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,548 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 80,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 59,830 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 28,743 miles

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

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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BG02 MVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 BG02 MVE, 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 BG02 MVE registered?

BG02 MVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is BG02 MVE safe to buy?

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