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NG02 BYY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,171 mi
Last recorded104,171 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023 104,171 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both sides chassis rails near roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength battery tray and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides near turret tops and inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm fractured lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion and underseal throughout

Pass 15 Mar 2022 99,659 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside and offside sill seams corroded but not excessively

slight corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

various front and rear suspension arm bushes perished / cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 11 Mar 2022 99,656 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flooring to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

various front and rear suspension arm bushes perished / cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 17 Oct 2020 98,315 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,211 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 98,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 97,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front engine guard fitted not allowing full inspection of front sub frame

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,084 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,482 miles

Front brake application only just met requirements

Nearside Rear rust hole in boot

Offside Rear rust hole in boot

suspension arms all round rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2016 90,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti rollbar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake application only just met requirements

Nearside Rear rust hole in boot

Offside Rear rust hole in boot

suspension arms all round rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,999 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 80,999 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear slight play in antiroll bar drop link

Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,614 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 66,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,979 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,546 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,546 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 51,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 51,746 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 48,334 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,943 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,365 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,969 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 BYY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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