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X10 BJW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,195 mi
Last recorded27,195 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX10 BJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 27,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 26,879 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 26,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 26,765 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 26,528 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 26,227 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 26,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,298 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 22,962 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack inside tread

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,780 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,886 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,103 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,905 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 17,905 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,714 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 14,714 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,689 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 12,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,250 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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X10 BJW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X10 BJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X10 BJW registered?

X10 BJW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is X10 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X10 BJW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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