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FH02 BKV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,932 mi
Last recorded97,932 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 BKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,932 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 97,932 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,138 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

body slight corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,880 miles

inner face of front brake discs corodded not too excess.

inner front pads wearing low.

inner rear pads wearing low.

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged cords not exposed.

stone chip in windscreen nearside in swept area not exceeding 40 mm.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,031 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall not in excess of 25 mm,cords exposed.

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall,not in excess of 25 mm,cords not exposed.

inner face of front discs corroded.

slight buckle n/s/f inner wheel rim.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,376 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,893 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 61,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

all tyres perished

rear tyres low pressure

Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,870 miles

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

all tyres perished

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,505 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,546 miles

brake discs corroded and just servicable.

Pass 23 May 2006 52,864 miles

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

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

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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FH02 BKV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FH02 BKV, 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 FH02 BKV registered?

FH02 BKV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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