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BV02 NPN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,616 mi
Last recorded83,616 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 83,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 81,519 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 86,212 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,268 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 68,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,167 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,944 miles

all pas pipes slightly corroded

possible puncture in offside rear tyre

slight bind on the rear brakes

slight brake bind on offside brake

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all pas pipes slightly corroded

possible puncture in offside rear tyre

slight bind on the rear brakes

slight brake bind on offside brake

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,489 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,059 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 49,056 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,834 miles

brake discs faces poor

offside front tyre worn on inner

rear pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,268 miles

front brake discs poor (borderline pass)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,517 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,240 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 39,237 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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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BV02 NPN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV02 NPN, 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 BV02 NPN registered?

BV02 NPN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 NPN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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