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Mz Baghira (2002)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.2% first-time pass rate

2002 Mz Baghira

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2002 Mz Baghira. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2002 MZ Baghira falls short of the UK average with a 74.2% first-time pass rate against the national benchmark of 80%, suggesting these machines are more prone to faults than typical cars of this age. The 13.5% dangerous defect rate is tolerable but worth noting during your inspection.

These bikes have covered remarkably low mileage—a median of just 16,148 miles—which is telling for a 22-year-old vehicle and suggests many have been stored or lightly used rather than regularly ridden. With an average of 1.55 failures and 4.6 advisories per test, expect minor wear items and maintenance gaps; before buying, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake condition and electrical systems, which typically account for the bulk of advisory work on aging Eastern European bikes.

Below average reliability 5.8% below UK average
74.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
16,148
typical mileage
9,499–24,027 middle half
13.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.55
avg MOT failures per car
over 9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 Mz Baghira

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Mz Baghira vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,499
low mileage
16,148
typical
24,027
high mileage

Half of all 2002 Mz Baghira vehicles fall between 9,499 and 24,027 miles.

2002 Mz Baghira — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (41% of peak).

44 18 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.55
Avg failures per vehicle
4.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Mz Baghira

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 42.7%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 38.2%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 30.2%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 29.1%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 23.6%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 21.1%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 17.6%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 16.6%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.

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