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BP02 VKA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,885 mi
Last recorded89,885 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 VKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,885 miles

both rear tyres wearing edges

outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 89,881 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing edges

outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,495 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 77,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,815 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 76,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLITCH UNDER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,851 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,503 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,898 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,499 miles

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

all brakes binding slightly

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,326 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 58,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2012 56,134 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,153 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,983 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 41,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,913 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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BP02 VKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP02 VKA, 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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BP02 VKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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