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BG02 MWX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,960 mi
Last recorded118,960 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 118,960 miles

N/F tyre perrished

Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,960 miles

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

N/F tyre perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 108,258 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,912 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,636 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear disc slighty worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,228 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 92,206 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,553 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,096 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 55,721 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 55,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2006 40,502 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 40,502 miles

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

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

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 MWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MWX, 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 MWX registered?

BG02 MWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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