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BV52 GKJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,355 mi
Last recorded88,355 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 GKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 88,355 miles

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

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

Tear in n/s front tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach the tyre cords

Fail 12 Apr 2013 88,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tear in n/s front tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach the tyre cords

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,616 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 77,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,037 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,183 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,971 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2/3MM TREAD REMAINING ON SHOULDERS

Pass 9 Nov 2005 26,720 miles

Offside Rear 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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BV52 GKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV52 GKJ, 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 BV52 GKJ registered?

BV52 GKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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