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EK02 BXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,399 mi
Last recorded68,399 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 BXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 68,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 65,974 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,091 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 58,008 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 57,727 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 57,565 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,969 miles

surface rust to rear of n/s sill

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,765 miles

both rear sills heavily corroded but not holed yet

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,422 miles

rust on o/s/r sill

Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,926 miles

rust on sills

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,852 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,852 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge!

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

Offside front tyre feathering on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2013 47,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,824 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,422 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,620 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,443 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,475 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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EK02 BXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 EK02 BXV, 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 EK02 BXV registered?

EK02 BXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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