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BJ02 XOZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,860 mi
Last recorded61,860 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XOZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,860 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,820 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,836 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 1 May 2013 55,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both outter sills starting to corrode at rear

Fail 1 May 2013 55,046 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both outter sills starting to corrode at rear

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 10 May 2012 53,533 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,866 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,396 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 37,218 miles

Water ingress in rear registration plate.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,655 miles

Rear registration plate has water ingress

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,115 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to limit and heavily perished between the tread and on shoulder.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,595 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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BJ02 XOZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ02 XOZ, 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 BJ02 XOZ registered?

BJ02 XOZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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