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BK52 YZU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,273 mi
Last recorded110,273 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,273 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 110,273 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,764 miles

slight corrosion to offside front chassis

Fail 9 Jan 2018 106,764 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to offside front chassis

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,317 miles

chip in zone A of windscreen no bigger than 10mm

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,867 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 94,938 miles

front discs corroded inner face

Fail 30 Dec 2013 94,938 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroded inner face

Fail 31 Jul 2012 85,312 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,312 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 81,646 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 81,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,727 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,076 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY

both front tyres near limit

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,254 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,755 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 11,409 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 YZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

BK52 YZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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