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BJ02 XPN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,415 mi
Last recorded119,415 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 119,415 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both side front chassis close to cross member mount body corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,736 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 108,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 108,148 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all major suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,262 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 97,054 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,947 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion noted both outer rear sill areas

corrosion noted nearside rear steel brake pipie

corrosion noted power assisted steering pipes

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,345 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 79,554 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner

rear discs corroded on inner face

Pass 26 May 2010 65,995 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 65,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2009 52,422 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 52,421 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 45,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 40,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,085 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 XPN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BJ02 XPN, 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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BJ02 XPN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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