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BJ51 HBU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,168 mi
Last recorded92,168 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 HBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 92,168 miles

All rear suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 92,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 91,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 91,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer rear sill not welded continuously (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill has been repaired and filled

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,716 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 88,420 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding/parking brake efficiency only just met

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 85,990 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,160 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sill panels slightly corroded at rear.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,958 miles

Both Rear Outer Sills Have Slight Corrosion

Front Discs Inner Faces Corroded

Front Pads Approx 3-3500 Miles Left

Slight Corrosion To Rear Discs

Slight Distortion To Nearside Front Wheel

Pass 31 Dec 2012 73,444 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,241 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2009 69,241 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,901 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 62,901 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,536 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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BJ51 HBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BJ51 HBU, 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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BJ51 HBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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