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A18 YEB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,435 mi
Last recorded115,435 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 YEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 115,435 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 115,033 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,922 miles

Front Outer wings x2 lower sections where bolts to sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 110,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer wings x2 lower sections where bolts to sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 106,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 101,826 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,646 miles

Offside Rear sill corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2017 97,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (8.2.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both nearside and offside front chassis rails completely rotten from front subframe mounting points forward to radiator crossmember. anti roll bar barely held on by anything. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,305 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,129 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,411 miles

a/freeze leaking from radiator

all b/discs in poor condition

o/s + n/sfront chassis corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Jan 2014 81,222 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,222 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,258 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,967 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,587 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 49,878 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,455 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 39,455 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 31,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,299 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner edges

underbody requires waxoiling

Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,117 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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A18 YEB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A18 YEB, 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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A18 YEB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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