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BV02 NVX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,682 mi
Last recorded153,682 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 153,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 145,426 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 145,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 143,048 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 143,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 140,891 miles

lower covers fitted

main brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 140,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 138,371 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 126,283 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 126,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 115,867 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 115,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 104,978 miles

exhaust corroded

left front brake binding

left/right rear sills corroded

right rear brake binding

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,486 miles

exhaust corrodeds

front numberplate security

rear sills corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 92,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,622 miles

rear disc pads worn

rear quarter panels corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,400 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear inner tyre sidewalls cracked

number plates

rear disc pads worn

rear discs slight distortion

rear sills corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2008 50,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,569 miles

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?

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 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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