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DE02 WYF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,515 mi
Last recorded79,515 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 WYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 79,515 miles

sills and underbody corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,064 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Aug 2019 78,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,842 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,020 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,966 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,224 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,377 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,490 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,384 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,443 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,115 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,137 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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DE02 WYF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE02 WYF, 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 DE02 WYF registered?

DE02 WYF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is DE02 WYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 WYF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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