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EY02 BVZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,883 mi
Last recorded94,883 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 BVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,883 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,967 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 85,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,446 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 71,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,102 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,064 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 62,064 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,541 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,888 miles

excessive oil leaking off engine lower sub frame

small chip in zone A of windscreen has been repaired

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,143 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,807 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 38,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

slight play in steering rack

undertrays fitted @ front of vehicle, difficult to inspect fully

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 BVZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY02 BVZ registered?

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

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