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BG02 MVF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

22,430 mi
Last recorded22,430 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 22,430 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 22,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 22,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 22,085 miles

HEADLAMP PATTERN DULL

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,053 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 21,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 21,014 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

o/s/f brake caliper sticking slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2018 21,013 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

o/s/f brake caliper sticking slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2017 20,543 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,570 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 18,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,964 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,517 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,189 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,153 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,101 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,521 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 11,951 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 11,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 11,422 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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BG02 MVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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