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EN02 YCV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,299 mi
Last recorded101,299 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 YCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 101,299 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front ABS wire slightly loose

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and on 2.5m

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

underside wiring slightly loose

Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,554 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 95,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 95,299 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle brake lines and fuel lines have been undersealed

vehicle underbody, chassis, suspension and steering components have been undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear suspension components have corrosion

vehicle underbody has corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2018 94,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 93,367 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,321 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 89,321 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,298 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,739 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,542 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,267 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 77,548 miles

front and rear pads low

front discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2009 77,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,786 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr number plate light loose

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,002 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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EN02 YCV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EN02 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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EN02 YCV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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