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NG02 BZU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,799 mi
Last recorded107,799 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 BZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,022 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 104,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,442 miles

slight cut in n/s/r tyre

areas of slight surface corrision

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,453 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 84,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 75,831 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 66,392 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 57,475 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 57,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 54,786 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 BZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

NG02 BZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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