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BW51 HFR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,385 mi
Last recorded76,385 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 HFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2010 76,385 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

vehicle rusty underside

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,385 miles

vehicle rusty underside

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on the edge

underside of vehicle quite rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,178 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 60,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,726 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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BW51 HFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW51 HFR, 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 BW51 HFR registered?

BW51 HFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 2002.

Is BW51 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 HFR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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