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BG02 NKM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,603 mi
Last recorded48,603 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 NKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 48,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 48,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 48,183 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 48,182 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,794 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,570 miles

Front Brake pipes corroded

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

Rear Outer Sills corroded but not affecting the strength of the car

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 47,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,197 miles

All brake discs have surface rust

Fail 11 Sep 2019 47,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

All brake discs have surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,328 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,997 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,663 miles

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

evidence of possible seizure of OSF brake

Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,582 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,929 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 38,078 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Parkbrake slightly high.

Fail 30 Jul 2011 38,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Parkbrake slightly high.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,244 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 23,364 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 18,773 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 NKM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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