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BT02 XZJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,000 mi
Last recorded138,000 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 138,000 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 129,187 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 124,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 108,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,419 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,744 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 99,306 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage centre (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 99,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage centre (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,195 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,603 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 94,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,786 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 76,927 miles

Both front wiper blades torn but clear windscreen ok.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,927 miles

Both front wiper blades torn but clear windscreen ok.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,192 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,161 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 36,693 miles

front & rear no plates starting to discolour/delaminate

Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,754 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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BT02 XZJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT02 XZJ, 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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What year was BT02 XZJ registered?

BT02 XZJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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