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EO02 YNM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,923 mi
Last recorded123,923 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 YNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 123,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 123,770 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 109,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,957 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,166 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,161 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 71,874 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 62,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,935 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,079 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 25 May 2011 49,079 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 25 May 2010 35,669 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 35,669 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 28,645 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 27,214 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 19 May 2008 27,214 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 18,840 miles

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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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EO02 YNM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO02 YNM, 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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EO02 YNM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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