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EN51 YUO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,093 mi
Last recorded51,093 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 YUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 51,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 51,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,733 miles

front and rear hub componentns corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,052 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,143 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 46,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,741 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyres starting to split...tyres getting old

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 39,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,925 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,238 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 35,238 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,347 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,934 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,593 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,130 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,820 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 YUO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN51 YUO, 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 EN51 YUO registered?

EN51 YUO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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