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EU02 YWC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,961 mi
Last recorded76,961 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and both on o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 76,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and both on o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,610 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 63,741 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread and offside rear perishing outer side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 60,099 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offiside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 60,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded offiside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

offside headlamp deteriorated. light output reduced

Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,255 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,604 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,604 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 55,129 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 55,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,491 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 52,491 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,708 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,599 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,418 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,246 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,325 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,339 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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EU02 YWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EU02 YWC, 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 EU02 YWC registered?

EU02 YWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for EU02 YWC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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