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MX51 BOZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,757 mi
Last recorded87,757 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 BOZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,757 miles

brake pads wearing thin

emissions only just met requirements

minor oil leek

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

surface rust outer sills and inner

Fail 10 Mar 2020 87,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

brake pads wearing thin

emissions only just met requirements

minor oil leek

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

surface rust outer sills and inner

Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,957 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,669 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,359 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 60,969 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,997 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 57,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,327 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 52,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,073 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,336 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,256 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,049 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 22,967 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 22,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MX51 BOZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MX51 BOZ, 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 MX51 BOZ registered?

MX51 BOZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is MX51 BOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 BOZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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