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BG02 MWZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,013 mi
Last recorded106,013 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 106,013 miles

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

unable to assess extent of corrosion to seat belt prescribed area due to bodykit fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2015 105,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brakes have slight imbalance on application

split pin missing from castelated nut on offside front upper outer suspension arm ball joint

suspension arms have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2014 103,469 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 100,077 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 100,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,711 miles

rear discs corroded bad

tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,710 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 78,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 70,371 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 63,518 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 54,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 45,700 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 MWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

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

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