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BV02 NTF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,433 mi
Last recorded75,433 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlight light intensity reduced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various body markers not working

Pass 12 Apr 2022 73,411 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 69,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,044 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,549 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,517 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 58,404 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,652 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,513 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,716 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,312 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,784 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,740 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,088 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 NTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NTF, 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 NTF registered?

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

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