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BG02 MWF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,130 mi
Last recorded45,130 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 42,630 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 42,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,853 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 39,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both&sides (1.8)

Off side front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,358 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,147 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,850 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,898 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,572 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 28,572 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,881 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 MWF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MWF, 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 MWF registered?

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

Is BG02 MWF safe to buy?

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