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BW51 LYV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 LYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2016 112,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

All front & rear suspension arms have extensive corrosion

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

both rear outer sill sections have been filled & painted (unable to assess the structural integrity)

front & rear sub-frame & chassis areas have extended corrosion

power steering pipes corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 109,196 miles

both front brake discs slight corrosion on edges

both rear brake discs corroded condition

both rear outer body sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brakes discs slightly corroded

front and rear suspension arms rusty condition

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,615 miles

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

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2012 82,657 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 14 Jul 2012 82,657 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 13 Jul 2011 75,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,687 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,809 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,092 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 42,454 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 LYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BW51 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

BW51 LYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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