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BV02 NTD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,816 mi
Last recorded51,816 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 51,816 miles

Front and rear suspension and underside corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 51,812 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension and underside corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 51,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner shoulder

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

Fail 11 May 2018 51,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner shoulder

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,768 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 51,411 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 51,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 49,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,587 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 25,515 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 17,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 11,131 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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BV02 NTD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BV02 NTD, 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 NTD registered?

BV02 NTD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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