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BG52 WKW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,254 mi
Last recorded130,254 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 130,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 130,177 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 120,981 miles

All steering & suspension components show general age related wear & corrosion

Both sides front brake back plates deteriorated

Both sides rear tyres worn close to wear markers & feathered on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Nearside headlight misted & pattern fading

Underbody corroding in places

Wiper starting to smear

Fail 11 May 2020 120,980 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed within 30 cms (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed within 30 cms (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/floor within 30 cms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All steering & suspension components show general age related wear & corrosion

Both sides front brake back plates deteriorated

Both sides rear tyres worn close to wear markers & feathered on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Nearside headlight misted & pattern fading

Underbody corroding in places

Wiper starting to smear

Pass 29 Apr 2019 119,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake back-plates heavily corroded

nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded, not within prescribed area

offside front floor corroded

rear exhaust joint deteriorated/corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly, tread stepped on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2018 118,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres stepping on the inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2018 118,359 miles

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

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

Rear tyres stepping on the inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,949 miles

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

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

rear tyres started to wear to the inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

under body corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 114,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded and minor leak of gases from centre pipe

front brake back-plates corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 114,801 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded and minor leak of gases from centre pipe

Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded and minor leak of gases

nearside and offside front brake back-plates corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 111,592 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded and minor leak of gases

nearside and offside front brake back-plates corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 109,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake back-plates corroded

power steering pipes corroded at front

Pass 15 Jul 2011 107,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill starting to corrode at rear

offside rear brake caliper has a possible brake fluid seep

Fail 15 Jul 2011 107,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill starting to corrode at rear

offside rear brake caliper has a possible brake fluid seep

Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,508 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,315 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 65,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,093 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,549 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 39,892 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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BG52 WKW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BG52 WKW, 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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BG52 WKW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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