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BW02 MAZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,848 mi
Last recorded85,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 85,848 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2025 85,804 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2025 85,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,734 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,567 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2022 85,423 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 85,423 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 85,250 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,692 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,670 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,046 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,650 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,077 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2014 81,023 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 63,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2012 63,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 52,667 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 50,931 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 50,931 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,840 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,979 miles

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,940 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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BW02 MAZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BW02 MAZ, 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 BW02 MAZ registered?

BW02 MAZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is BW02 MAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 MAZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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