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EN02 YWJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 YWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 94,090 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 93,037 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 93,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,269 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,711 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,158 miles

slight chassis rust

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,310 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 84,310 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,270 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,062 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 79,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,927 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,118 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,095 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 36,024 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,024 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 YWJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN02 YWJ registered?

EN02 YWJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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The MOT history for EN02 YWJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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