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EY02 BVN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,687 mi
Last recorded112,687 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 BVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 112,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all boots deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying starting (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 110,950 miles

General corrosion vehicle underside

exhaust system corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,742 miles

Nearside Front chassis by inner wheel arch corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 102,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front chassis by inner wheel arch corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,550 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 90,549 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear corroded at rear clip (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,822 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,562 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Front and rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,019 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,396 miles

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 25 Feb 2012 50,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 42,386 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,301 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,392 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,991 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 BVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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