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N675 BTF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,454 mi
Last recorded204,454 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN675 BTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,837cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 204,454 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 204,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 193,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 183,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2016 183,825 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 173,308 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 166,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 166,881 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 166,219 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

welded repair to nearside rear outer sill starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 May 2012 166,168 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Fail 24 May 2012 166,161 miles

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

Both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 8 Sep 2010 163,781 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 161,858 miles

Exhaust corroding around welds and joints.

Nearside front position lamp dim.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 161,850 miles

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

Exhaust corroding around welds and joints.

Nearside front position lamp dim.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 157,132 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 157,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 141,966 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust in rusty condition

rust forming on rear suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2006 123,595 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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N675 BTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N675 BTF, 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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N675 BTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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