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EN51 YUT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,665 mi
Last recorded103,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 YUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 103,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 103,665 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,701 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 95,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached link arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,945 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,945 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 78,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 78,568 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise engine light on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,403 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 59,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,302 miles

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

Front and rear sub frame deteriorated and starting to rust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,302 miles

Front and rear sub frame deteriorated and starting to rust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,248 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,248 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 34,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,635 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,237 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,409 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 YUT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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