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AJ02 BYL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,876 mi
Last recorded122,876 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 122,876 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r outer sills corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 120,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 120,511 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 117,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 117,110 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 113,303 miles

O/S/R REARMOST LOWER PART OF OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE RUSTY.

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 110,940 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/R SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 110,935 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW.

O/S/R SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

Fail 3 Sep 2011 110,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 109,061 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn to excess

Pass 26 May 2009 99,438 miles

very slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 2 May 2008 85,247 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 72,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 58,529 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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AJ02 BYL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ02 BYL, 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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AJ02 BYL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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