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NG02 BYP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,849 mi
Last recorded209,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 BYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 209,849 miles

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

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underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2014 209,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

eml on

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 May 2013 208,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 208,220 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 193,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 193,023 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 177,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 177,695 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 159,663 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 159,663 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 143,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 125,812 miles

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

Nearside 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)

offside front side light dim

offside no. plate light dim

offside wiper blade slight split

Fail 6 Oct 2007 125,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front side light dim

offside no. plate light dim

offside wiper blade slight split

Pass 5 Oct 2006 108,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 98,930 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 BYP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BYP, 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 BYP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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