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MW02 BDF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,760 mi
Last recorded103,760 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 BDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2020 103,760 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,921 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,055 miles

Extensive advanced surface corrosion on all front & rear suspension elements

Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,829 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 94,646 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,415 miles

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

Slight drag osr wheel

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,823 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 79,806 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,727 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 71,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 63,618 miles

front wipers slpitting and worn

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 2 Apr 2010 63,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wipers slpitting and worn

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,376 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,349 miles

all brake pads getting low,.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,251 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

corrosion to exhaust

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

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 BDF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BDF, 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 BDF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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