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DV02 YCM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,205 mi
Last recorded94,205 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 YCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded at rear joint

Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front brake binding on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded at rear joint

hand brake travel requires attention

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 75,451 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 75,450 miles

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached earthing point on rear differential (1.9.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,166 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CONPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED.

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 70,166 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CONPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED.

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 64,651 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,440 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,373 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 56,371 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,287 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,461 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,458 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,029 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,644 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,813 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,207 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 21,201 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,218 miles

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

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

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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DV02 YCM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV02 YCM, 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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DV02 YCM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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