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BK52 VXB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2018 121,041 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2018 121,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,232 miles

both sides floors/sills/chassis corroding thin

Pass 9 Nov 2016 101,946 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 101,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,729 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,428 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,455 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,283 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,932 miles

offside front tyre wearing out of shape and near limit

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,867 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,415 miles

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

front brake discs poor

Fail 10 Sep 2008 19,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,311 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 17,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All tyres getting old

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,406 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 VXB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VXB, 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 BK52 VXB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK52 VXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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