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BG02 MWD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,141 mi
Last recorded58,141 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 58,141 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 58,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 57,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 57,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 55,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 53,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,994 miles

General corrosion to all suspension components

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,777 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 45,777 miles

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

Both front tyres slightly cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,398 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,837 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,478 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

signs of corrosion to front brake discs on inner faces

Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,010 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,776 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,603 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,154 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,983 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 MWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG02 MWD registered?

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

Is BG02 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 MWD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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