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BG02 MWW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 106,054 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 106,054 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,227 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer & inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,067 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,676 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 98,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 96,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 96,457 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake components overheated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 93,846 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 93,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,144 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,245 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/r outter sill corroding

tyres side walls perishing due to age

Fail 24 Apr 2014 80,245 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/r outter sill corroding

tyres side walls perishing due to age

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,488 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,150 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 74,150 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's worn and corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,434 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 71,434 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,679 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,790 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 67,790 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,910 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,910 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,238 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,514 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 MWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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