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DA02 YBB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,162 mi
Last recorded107,162 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 YBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 107,162 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator ***inner brake pad*** (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment ***18 clicks*** (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front service brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,803 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 97,179 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade slight smearing.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 18 Jul 2015 73,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 64,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of exhaust system corroded

areas of power steering fluid supply pipes corroded,though not excess

Fail 26 Jun 2013 61,686 miles

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

areas of exhaust system corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of power steering fluid supply pipes corroded,though not excess

Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,316 miles

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)

exhaust system coroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,468 miles

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 19 Jun 2009 44,011 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 40,097 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,097 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,532 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,402 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 YBB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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