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BH52 AEH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH52 AEH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 87,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body damage

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,509 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake has slight bind

under side slightly corroded inner sills

Fail 21 Dec 2018 81,509 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake has slight bind

under side slightly corroded inner sills

Pass 2 Jan 2018 74,060 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake getting heavy

Offside Front brake getting heavy

windscreen cracked on nearside

Fail 16 Feb 2017 67,659 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake getting heavy

Offside Front brake getting heavy

windscreen cracked on nearside

Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,824 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 62,824 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,685 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,855 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,099 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,120 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,532 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,105 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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BH52 AEH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BH52 AEH, 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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BH52 AEH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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