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DA02 YAY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,003 mi
Last recorded103,003 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 YAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,003 miles

inner sills corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre heavily wearing on inner edge

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 103,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

inner sills corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre heavily wearing on inner edge

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,215 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (3.5.1i)

corrosion under vehicle to chassis and suspension components

heavy corrosion to both sides front wings

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

earth strap broken from rear diff

Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,878 miles

Engine Oil leak

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 27 Feb 2016 73,878 miles

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

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

Engine Oil leak

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,880 miles

Coolant level below minimum.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Feb 2015 69,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant level below minimum.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall slight damage/perishing

Fail 18 Feb 2014 66,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall slight damage/perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 64,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,165 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,749 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2010 58,749 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front & rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,721 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 54,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,036 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 48,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 3 Nov 2006 31,423 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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DA02 YAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA02 YAY, 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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DA02 YAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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