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BN02 FUN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,314 mi
Last recorded71,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 71,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrule ends

various suspension components corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 13 May 2025 69,035 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 67,036 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,608 miles

corrosion both front lower outer wing sills

corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing holed due to corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear inner arches corroded, not excessive

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working eye-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2020 62,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to general underside of vehicle including suspension components and prescribed areas

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,122 miles

Both rear outer sills starting to rust.

Corrosion to whole of the underside of car.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,530 miles

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,407 miles

Front sub frame and suspension components have surface rust.

Rear sub frame and suspension components have surface rust.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,797 miles

Front sub frame and suspension components have surface rust.

Rear suspension and sub frame have surface rust.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,281 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,158 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,634 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,110 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 47,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,350 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,443 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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BN02 FUN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc 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 BN02 FUN, 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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BN02 FUN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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