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EY02 BVD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,291 mi
Last recorded126,291 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 BVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 126,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 126,266 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch rusty

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings rusty

both rear tyres on legal limit

general underbody and sill corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 123,371 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded in many areas

Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,759 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x o/s chassis (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all suspension arms (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,608 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all suspension arms (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 118,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded accross rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all suspension arms (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 116,619 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both / poor (3.7.B.3)

some brake pipes deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Fail 3 Mar 2016 116,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both / poor (3.7.B.3)

some brake pipes deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,505 miles

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,670 miles

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 17 Jul 2013 102,276 miles

o/s/f brake starting to bind

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,088 miles

rear tyres on limit / POOR

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,796 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,262 miles

bothside front position lamp little dim.

gearbox oil seal leaking little.

nearside chassis at centre slightly crashed.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,595 miles

Gearbox rear oil seal is leaking slightly.

Nearside chassis rail (at centre of car) is slightly damaged.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 54,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,431 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,414 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 BVD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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