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EN51 YUL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,343 mi
Last recorded57,343 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 YUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 57,343 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 56,964 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 56,867 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 56,867 miles

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

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

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

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

alternator belt deteriorated rib missing

Pass 4 May 2018 56,846 miles

Offside Rear outer sill weak

Pass 4 May 2017 56,796 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 56,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 54,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 53,248 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,011 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,011 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,166 miles

Front number plate is a reflective sticker

Front wipers split

Horn has slightly different tone

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Steering wheel has slight damage but not likely to injure drivers hands

Pass 27 Aug 2011 46,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,289 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,815 miles

off side rear tyre getting low on tread and inner wall cracking near excessive

Pass 1 May 2007 18,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,622 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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EN51 YUL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EN51 YUL, 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 EN51 YUL registered?

EN51 YUL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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