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BJ02 XPO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,350 mi
Last recorded84,350 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 84,350 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 82,841 miles

Nearside Front Sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 82,841 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 80,659 miles

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2023 80,659 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,345 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 78,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 74,349 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,544 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,537 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust system poor condition

general corrosion to under-body

Fail 13 Feb 2019 69,537 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust system poor condition

general corrosion to under-body

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,840 miles

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

all discs poor condition

all tyres perished/ age cracked

corrosion to both outer sills

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 61,840 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all discs poor condition

all tyres perished/ age cracked

corrosion to both outer sills

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,803 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,834 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,193 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,253 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,521 miles

O/S/R Tyre has a split in the inner side wall.

Pass 12 May 2010 23,589 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 21,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 13,728 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 XPO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XPO, 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 XPO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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