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BN02 XSM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,068 mi
Last recorded93,068 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 XSM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 93,068 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 93,028 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From o/s/r to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,744 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 84,731 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bush worn

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 80,316 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bush worn

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,869 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,680 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,306 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,407 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,406 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 64,406 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,164 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 55,019 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,673 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 XSM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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