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BG02 MWO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,590 mi
Last recorded115,590 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 115,590 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 115,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 9 May 2017 113,562 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)

both rear outer sills showing corrosion

steel brake pipes showing corrosion in places

underside of car rusty

Pass 25 May 2016 111,071 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 109,437 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 109,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 105,621 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 105,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,467 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 100,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 100,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,837 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 91,836 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2011 80,816 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 64,649 miles

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

rear both tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2009 55,069 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine level low

Fail 8 Aug 2009 55,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine level low

Pass 9 Aug 2008 47,343 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 47,343 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 34,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f front tyre has wear on outside edge and tread just within legal limit to pass.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,593 miles

n/s/f front tyre has wear on outside edge and tread just within legal limit to pass.

Pass 6 May 2006 25,183 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 MWO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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