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BT02 XZP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,259 mi
Last recorded132,259 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 132,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 132,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 129,217 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 127,993 miles

Front & Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,073 miles

Emissions slow to reach criteria

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded and minor leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,736 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside front wheelarch/chassis

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 117,336 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 117,319 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 114,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 109,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 100,146 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 21 Sep 2011 91,553 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 85,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 80,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,522 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,344 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,875 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 XZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BT02 XZP, 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 XZP registered?

BT02 XZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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