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P673 BAP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,367 mi
Last recorded151,367 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 BAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 151,367 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2016 150,938 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2015 142,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 142,512 miles

sills floors facing/ closing corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 142,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/f droplink slight play

screen chipped

sill to floors corroded rear facing panels corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 137,929 miles

slight flex in steering wheel, floors, floor to sills corroded ,

Pass 9 Aug 2012 135,016 miles

outer sills rusty

slight play front anti roll bar link

Fail 9 Aug 2012 135,016 miles

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

outer sills rusty

slight play front anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Jul 2011 131,316 miles

same advisory,like on original test from 18/07/2001

Fail 18 Jul 2011 131,295 miles

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

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)

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

rear discs poor,

Pass 19 Jul 2010 127,711 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 127,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 112,695 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,798 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 89,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,943 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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P673 BAP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P673 BAP, 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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P673 BAP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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