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G441 BBK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,881 mi
Last recorded122,881 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG441 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,881 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 122,881 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 105,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,897 miles

uneven wear/slight deterioration in rear brake pads

Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,897 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

uneven wear/slight deterioration in rear brake pads

Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,911 miles

clutch pedal anti slip in very poor condition

uneven wear in rear brake pads

Fail 20 Sep 2012 84,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch pedal anti slip in very poor condition

uneven wear in rear brake pads

Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,774 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge, recommend attention.

uneven wear in rear brake pads

Fail 22 Sep 2011 82,774 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge, recommend attention.

uneven wear in rear brake pads

Fail 10 Sep 2010 80,167 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,167 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,075 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 74,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,264 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,786 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)

deep cuts/splits in nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Fail 25 Sep 2007 70,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

deep cuts/splits in nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,587 miles

slight perishing in nearside rear

Pass 24 Sep 2005 63,830 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 63,830 miles

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

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

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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G441 BBK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G441 BBK, 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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G441 BBK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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