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BK02 UOX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 UOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 94,751 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Electrical wiring insecure near Pedal controls (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 89,607 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 89,571 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,695 miles

Both indicator side repeaters tinted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 82,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both indicator side repeaters tinted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,858 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 77,675 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 77,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rubber bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,345 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 73,281 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,213 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,666 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,675 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,214 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 48,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 35,872 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,658 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2006 18,677 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,451 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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BK02 UOX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BK02 UOX, 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 BK02 UOX registered?

BK02 UOX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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