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BG02 MWC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

64,478 mi
Last recorded64,478 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,478 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 64,478 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rigid brake pipe across rear axel (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nearside and offside of rigid brake pipe across axel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,329 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 63,322 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,768 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 60,682 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rear end area corroded and hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing lower mounting area corroed

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

Offside Front wing lower mounting area corroded

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rear end area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,860 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge`s worn

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 58,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge`s worn

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,756 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,380 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,380 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,031 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 49,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,100 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,967 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 41,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 38,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread

offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

Fail 22 Apr 2009 32,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,388 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

Fail 22 Apr 2008 27,369 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edger unevenly worn

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,369 miles

nearside front tyre outer edger unevenly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 17,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 13,837 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 MWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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