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BK52 JNV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 JNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 99,622 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 82,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 65,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 51,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and both front discs inners slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front slight chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp no sign of leak

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,680 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,639 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,359 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,882 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,184 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,969 miles

Nearside and Offside rear outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of any suspension or seat belt mounts.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,025 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,245 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,209 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,970 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,668 miles

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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BK52 JNV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BK52 JNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 JNV registered?

BK52 JNV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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