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AY02 YCV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,163 mi
Last recorded94,163 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 YCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,163 miles

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

Rear tyres cracked

Side skirts fitted impairing vision

Fail 26 Sep 2018 94,065 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres cracked

Side skirts fitted impairing vision

Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,684 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 89,684 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,120 miles

both front and rear subframes very rusty

front suspension arms heavily rusted

rear suspension arms heavily rusted

Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front and rear subframes very rusty

front suspension arms heavily rusted

rear suspension arms heavily rusted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,523 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 77,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 75,644 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 58,522 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,682 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 24,682 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AY02 YCV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AY02 YCV, 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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What year was AY02 YCV registered?

AY02 YCV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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