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NG02 BYO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

151,707 mi
Last recorded151,707 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 BYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 151,707 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 151,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 145,671 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 145,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 143,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear tail pipe corroded and holed

Fail 1 Jul 2016 143,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear tail pipe corroded and holed

Pass 3 Jul 2015 139,886 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 139,886 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 133,999 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 133,999 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 126,633 miles

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

Underside corroaded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,633 miles

Underside corroaded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 118,155 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 109,392 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2011 109,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 97,948 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 97,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,158 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front offside wiper blade not clearing screen very well but enough to pass

Fail 7 Jul 2009 84,158 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front offside wiper blade not clearing screen very well but enough to pass

Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 53,476 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 40,477 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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NG02 BYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NG02 BYO, 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 NG02 BYO registered?

NG02 BYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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