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BG02 NKN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,252 mi
Last recorded81,252 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 NKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,252 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,427 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 77,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,134 miles

Cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 63,981 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 48,882 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 39,741 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,023 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 NKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

BG02 NKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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