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AU02 YSR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,142 mi
Last recorded115,142 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 YSR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 115,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,303 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,292 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear off/side (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2018 110,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear off/side (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine management on

Pass 19 May 2017 106,400 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 106,376 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,464 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 100,464 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,705 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,983 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,402 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,818 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,307 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 76,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 74,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,279 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,340 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 67,896 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 57,029 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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AU02 YSR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU02 YSR, 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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AU02 YSR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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