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BJ02 XSE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,636 mi
Last recorded87,636 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 87,636 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 87,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 80,484 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,571 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,542 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 68,542 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,560 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,769 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,639 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 50,639 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,665 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,775 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 XSE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

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

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