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FA02 BKJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,445 mi
Last recorded102,445 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 BKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 102,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 185.60.14 (5.2.3 (e))

car heavy undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,769 miles

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

Full underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes heavily undersealed, full inspection not possible

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,409 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 96,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,171 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 91,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,908 miles

underside of vehicle shows signs of age related corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Off side Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and off side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,640 miles

Oil leak ()

Under covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,926 miles

Hand Brake Travel

Under Covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,183 miles

EML Light on

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,834 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,307 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Screw in Offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2013 72,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Screw in Offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,024 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,262 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,217 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FA02 BKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FA02 BKJ, 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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FA02 BKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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