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BK02 WBX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,214 mi
Last recorded72,214 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 WBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 72,214 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear, nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 70,221 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear , nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 68,486 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear, nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,749 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 64,694 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 62,209 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 56,006 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 53,490 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,335 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 40,757 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 36,913 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 31,823 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 26,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 23,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 19,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 16,292 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 14,371 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 WBX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

BK02 WBX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is BK02 WBX safe to buy?

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