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NG02 BYC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,573 mi
Last recorded133,573 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 BYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 133,573 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 May 2017 133,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2016 131,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 129,600 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 125,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 116,769 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 116,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,542 miles

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

nearside rear outer disc rusty and corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,332 miles

rear discs rusty and corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,762 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,721 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,308 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,446 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,226 miles

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

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

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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NG02 BYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NG02 BYC, 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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NG02 BYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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