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AE52 YYU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,628 mi
Last recorded118,628 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2022 118,628 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

mil light on

Pass 15 Mar 2021 114,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EML light on

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

Pass 18 May 2018 103,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 102,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 98,567 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 96,717 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 88,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,788 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,951 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 57,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,233 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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AE52 YYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AE52 YYU, 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 AE52 YYU registered?

AE52 YYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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