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BV02 XTS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,872 mi
Last recorded106,872 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XTS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 106,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 97,217 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 88,113 miles

Exhaust mount defective

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,778 miles

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2021 76,731 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,517 miles

front brake discs lipped

oil residue on engine

Pass 14 Apr 2019 74,037 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2019 74,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody

oil residue on engine

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,424 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 72,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil residue on engine

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,609 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,877 miles

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

Rear tyres age cracked but no cords visible

Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,877 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear tyres age cracked but no cords visible

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,175 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,252 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,022 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 39,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,891 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 25,460 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 XTS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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