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H614 BGF

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,056 mi
Last recorded191,056 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH614 BGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 191,056 miles

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

Rear Both rear Inner wheel arch heavily corroded.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 191,035 miles

Both rear Inner wheel arch heavily corroded.

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 190,967 miles

Both rear Inner wheel arch heavily corroded.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 190,930 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 190,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 190,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 190,896 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 190,223 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 189,686 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 186,077 miles

oil leak.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 186,047 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

oil leak.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 183,995 miles

Corrosion forming in rear arches

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Servo assistance slightly reduced

Wiring in boot poor (around battery terminal)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 183,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion forming in rear arches

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Servo assistance slightly reduced

Wiring in boot poor (around battery terminal)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 181,213 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Shoulders

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 181,041 miles

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

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)

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

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)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Shoulders

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 175,315 miles

Battery is insecure.

Brake pedal anti-slip is slightly worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 168,655 miles

Battery insecure

both track rod end dust covers are split

brake fluid level is below the maximum

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front & nearside front upper wishbone ball joint dust covers are split

offside rear brake disc is scored

offside rear brake pads look to be worn low

Fail 26 Aug 2011 168,641 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 162,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 156,260 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 151,905 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,172 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 141,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 131,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 122,697 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 122,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front 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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H614 BGF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H614 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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H614 BGF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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