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BV02 NVY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,429 mi
Last recorded48,429 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 48,429 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 48,213 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear quarter panels corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 47,942 miles

under trays

Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,775 miles

Nearside Rear Corner sill corrosion present

Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,454 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,034 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,188 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,091 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,838 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NVY, 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 NVY registered?

BV02 NVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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