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BG02 MWL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,326 mi
Last recorded114,326 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 114,326 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 110,937 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 109,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 105,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 104,281 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 100,463 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,685 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,693 miles

corrosion both sides rear sills

judder offside front brake

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,561 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 54,949 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front and offside rear tyres worn

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 11 May 2011 54,949 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 7 May 2010 44,813 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge, offside rear getting low

Fail 7 May 2010 44,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge, offside rear getting low

Pass 7 May 2009 34,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 25,233 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 14,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 2 May 2007 14,969 miles

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

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 11 May 2006 13,081 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 MWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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