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BN52 KEU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,694 mi
Last recorded86,694 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 KEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2014 86,694 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,716 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 84,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 78,076 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 78,076 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,864 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 73,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,752 miles

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

near/side rear outer double skin corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,394 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded but outside perscribed area

Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear outer sill corroded but outside perscribed area

Pass 21 Jun 2008 58,805 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,441 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,543 miles

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

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

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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BN52 KEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN52 KEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 KEU registered?

BN52 KEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BN52 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 KEU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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