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H459 BGF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,364 mi
Last recorded137,364 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH459 BGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 137,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine / gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front under tray broken

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 136,864 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play with in steering rack ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear mud flap loose

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2022 136,097 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 134,181 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers Fitted.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Slightly Surface Rusts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog light switch slightly poor condition.

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted.

Undersides General Surface Rusts.

Fail 12 Aug 2021 134,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both Sides Sills Covers Fitted.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Slightly Surface Rusts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted.

Undersides General Surface Rusts.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 131,827 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,133 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 113,410 miles

heavy engine oil leak

rear discs in poor condition

rear shock dust covers in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2015 105,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 96,498 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 96,498 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 96,409 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2012 96,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 94,630 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,927 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 93,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 92,697 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,895 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 91,895 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H459 BGF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H459 BGF, 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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H459 BGF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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