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BK02 WXB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,889 mi
Last recorded79,889 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 79,889 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 79,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

offside park brake effort very poor compared to nearside

Pass 24 May 2021 79,882 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 79,267 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 15 May 2019 78,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 78,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 78,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,162 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 76,001 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 76,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2015 74,508 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,410 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,410 miles

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,637 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,385 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,925 miles

power steering pipes to s/rack corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2008 43,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

power steering pipe corroding//to rack

Fail 29 Mar 2008 43,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

power steering pipe corroding//to rack

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,661 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,168 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 WXB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

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

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