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BV02 NUU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,483 mi
Last recorded74,483 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 59,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,082 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f chassis has slight corrosion on inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,351 miles

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

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

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

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

front lower suspension arms corroded slightly

rear lower suspension lower arms corroded slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2014 38,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,940 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,483 miles

Both front and near-side rear tyres perished

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 35,390 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front and near-side rear tyres perished

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,878 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 30,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,698 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 27,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,775 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,690 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,216 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,263 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 NUU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 NUU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV02 NUU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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