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MW02 BCK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,773 mi
Last recorded61,773 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 BCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,773 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,773 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 45,410 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,841 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns waher hole blocked but still supply screen with enough fluid through other hole

number plate light clip broken but holder still secure in correct posistion

Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,841 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns waher hole blocked but still supply screen with enough fluid through other hole

number plate light clip broken but holder still secure in correct posistion

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,188 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,515 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 29,515 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 25 May 2006 24,632 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 24,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 20,489 miles

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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MW02 BCK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW02 BCK, 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 MW02 BCK registered?

MW02 BCK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is MW02 BCK safe to buy?

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