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BN02 MWY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 MWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,489 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 105,426 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis by anti roll bar mounting and subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by anti roll bar and subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hi Level brake light inop

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,592 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 91,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust rear joint deteriorated slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,025 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 84,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,893 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on braking surface.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake pads noisy in operation

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2012 66,688 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 60,221 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre just on limit + nail in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,221 miles

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

nearside rear tyre just on limit + nail in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,158 miles

knock from offside front brake during brake test

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators + nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper split

Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,537 miles

Front brake pads rattling in calliper carrier.

Pass 17 May 2007 26,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,781 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 MWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 BN02 MWY, 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 MWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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