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BJ02 XPX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,893 mi
Last recorded102,893 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,893 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and various components

Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,436 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,524 miles

Engine management light showing

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 90,524 miles

Engine management light showing

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,078 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 86,078 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low off to low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed off side rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 78,150 miles

Rear rear sills starting to corrode but not structural

Fail 19 May 2016 78,082 miles

Front front brake binding o/s & n/s (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort foot & handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake fluid leak (3.6.A.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear sills starting to corrode but not structural

Pass 21 May 2015 69,095 miles

brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,102 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 66,101 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,718 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2010 64,169 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Sep 2009 59,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 41,802 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 34,741 miles

front brake pads low

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 XPX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

BJ02 XPX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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