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BK02 WWZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,313 mi
Last recorded65,313 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 WWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 65,313 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,288 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 63,045 miles

Offside Front roof latch defective

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 63,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front roof latch defective

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,372 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside roof latch defective

Pass 12 Oct 2021 61,683 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside roof latch defective

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,864 miles

Offside Roof latch defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,032 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 58,032 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,344 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,149 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,138 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,222 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,221 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,671 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,783 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,122 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,371 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,409 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 WWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WWZ, 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 WWZ registered?

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

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