2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N8 BCV
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 114,478 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1800cc
N8 BCV Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 114,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N8 BCV Mileage History
- 28/02/200636,415 mi
- 26/02/200740,616 mi+4,201 mi
- 26/02/200740,616 mi
- 12/02/200843,756 mi+3,140 mi
- 18/02/200946,162 mi+2,406 mi
- 12/04/201048,921 mi+2,759 mi
- 19/04/201048,921 mi
- 19/04/201152,972 mi+4,051 mi
- 28/04/201152,972 mi
- 19/04/201254,534 mi+1,562 mi
- 01/05/201355,830 mi+1,296 mi
- 03/05/201355,873 mi+43 mi
- 09/06/201457,830 mi+1,957 mi
- 09/06/201457,830 mi
- 08/06/201560,932 mi+3,102 mi
- 08/06/201560,932 mi
- 27/05/201664,189 mi+3,257 mi
- 27/05/201664,189 mi
- 23/05/201767,493 mi+3,304 mi
- 25/05/201871,015 mi+3,522 mi
- 03/06/201975,160 mi+4,145 mi
- 18/06/201975,246 mi+86 mi
- 12/06/202077,422 mi+2,176 mi
- 03/06/202178,849 mi+1,427 mi
- 07/04/202279,972 mi+1,123 mi
- 05/04/202380,423 mi+451 mi
- 25/03/202485,021 mi+4,598 mi
- 14/03/202598,514 km
- 01/04/2026114,478 mi
Average of roughly 3,886 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
N8 BCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (N8 BCV) between February 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR OF SILL”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR OF SIL”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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