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MW02 BCX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,412 mi
Last recorded73,412 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 BCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 73,412 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,056 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 73,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,099 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,385 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,104 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 68,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,436 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,854 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,384 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,249 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,697 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,494 miles

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

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

both front tyres side walls cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,390 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,591 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,915 miles

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

discs starting to corrode f/r

Fail 24 Jun 2011 49,915 miles

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

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

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

discs starting to corrode f/r

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,689 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,262 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,262 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,200 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 BCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW02 BCX, 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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MW02 BCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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