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BK52 VXA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

67,748 mi
Last recorded67,748 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 67,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,280 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 59,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 51,063 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 51,060 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 43,095 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 37,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

underside undersealed obscuring view of components

Fail 11 May 2017 37,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

underside undersealed obscuring view of components

Pass 10 May 2016 34,274 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills signs of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

wax oil protection covering everywhere underneath

Fail 10 May 2016 34,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills signs of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

wax oil protection covering everywhere underneath

Fail 23 Apr 2015 33,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,318 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 31,814 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 31,814 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,599 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 30,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 29,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,786 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 28,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,764 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,664 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 24,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,397 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 18,696 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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BK52 VXA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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