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BK02 WBV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,859 mi
Last recorded104,859 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 WBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,859 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 104,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,854 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 76,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear coil springs corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge advise replacement

n/s/r tyre worn/wearing to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on edges to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn/wearing on inner edge to 3mm

rear anti-roll bar corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,698 miles

front & rear coil springs corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge advise replacement

n/s/r tyre worn/wearing to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on edges to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn/wearing on inner edge to 3mm

rear anti-roll bar corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,477 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,177 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 57,053 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 41,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 26,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 WBV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

BK02 WBV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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