MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension heavily corroded
inner/outer sills and chassis corroded
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust corroded
front/rear suspension corroded
sills/inner sills and chassis corrosion
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust corroded
front/rear suspension corroded
sills/inner sills and chassis corrosion
emissions high
exhaust corroded
front/rear suspension corroded
left front wheel rim slight buckle
left rear shock damp
left rear tyre tread worn to limit
main brake pipe corrosion
power steering pipes corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
emissions high
exhaust corroded
front/rear suspension corroded
left front wheel rim slight buckle
left rear shock damp
left rear tyre tread worn to limit
main brake pipe corrosion
power steering pipes corroded
lower covers fitted
main brake pipe corroded
power steering pipes corroded
suspension corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
lower covers fitted
main brake pipe corroded
power steering pipes corroded
suspension corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
front/rear suspension corroded
main brake pipes corroded
rear brake pads worn
rear brake pipe corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
left front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
left front wheel rim slightly damaged
main and rear brake pipes corroded
rear antiroll bar linkrod boots split
rear brake pads worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
left front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
left front wheel rim slightly damaged
main and rear brake pipes corroded
rear antiroll bar linkrod boots split
rear brake pads worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
main brake pipes corroded
suspension corrroded
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
main brake pipes corroded
suspension corrroded
exhaust corroded
left front brake binding
left/right rear sills corroded
right rear brake binding
suspension corroded
exhaust corrodeds
front numberplate security
rear sills corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
all brake pads worn
exhaust corrodeds
front numberplate security
rear sills corroded
rear disc pads worn
rear quarter panels corroded
exhaust corroded
front and rear inner tyre sidewalls cracked
number plates
rear disc pads worn
rear discs slight distortion
rear sills corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV02 NVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 NVX, 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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BV02 NVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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