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EY02 BVB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,687 mi
Last recorded64,687 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 BVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 64,687 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2017 53,111 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,758 miles

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

tyres are cracking up on sidewalls x4

Fail 28 Oct 2016 47,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

tyres are cracking up on sidewalls x4

Pass 17 Oct 2015 42,757 miles

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

all 4 tyres have cracking on side walls

Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,947 miles

All tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,493 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,905 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,763 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,074 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 23,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 23,290 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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EY02 BVB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY02 BVB, 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 EY02 BVB registered?

EY02 BVB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EY02 BVB safe to buy?

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