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P6 BAP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,832 mi
Last recorded83,832 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 BAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,832 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 83,831 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 83,830 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,534 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,101 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 82,269 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear of sills

Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,973 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,621 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,075 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 77,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,532 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 71,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,732 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,449 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,107 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,340 miles

brake fluid low

Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,340 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

brake fluid low

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,209 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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P6 BAP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P6 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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What year was P6 BAP registered?

P6 BAP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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