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BV02 NTE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,186 mi
Last recorded116,186 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 116,186 miles

discs worn

Fail 1 Apr 2016 116,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis beam (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak from engine

removed items from windscreen before mot test

Pass 21 Mar 2015 111,407 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 111,403 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,709 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,934 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,637 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,955 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

sorface corrosion front and rear surspension and subframes,rear spings

Pass 5 Apr 2008 77,312 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 71,035 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,060 miles

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

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

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 NTE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BV02 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

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

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