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BK02 WXC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,340 mi
Last recorded121,340 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 WXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 121,340 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 120,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 120,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 119,872 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 119,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 119,397 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 118,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 114,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 110,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 109,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres tread low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,951 miles

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,704 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,072 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 92,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,933 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,457 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,650 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 WXC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK02 WXC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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