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BG02 MXF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,667 mi
Last recorded95,667 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,667 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,627 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear drop sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside floor to sills starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jul 2017 90,626 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear drop sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside floor to sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,123 miles

rear lower wishbones has corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2016 83,107 miles

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

rear lower wishbones has corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2015 77,170 miles

exhaust has corrosion

n/s chassis has corrosion

o/s chassis has corrosion

suspention has corrosion all over

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 71,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 94,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,795 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,795 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 50,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2009 41,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,367 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 264,701 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 MXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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