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FL52 YTM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,139 mi
Last recorded121,139 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 YTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 121,139 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2021 121,137 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,202 miles

All underside suspension parts corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 119,202 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis x2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 111,756 miles

Suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 111,756 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 108,592 miles

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 108,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,133 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 96,881 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight corrosion both outer sills

Suspension components corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 96,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight corrosion both outer sills

Suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 91,099 miles

General corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,190 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 78,190 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 65,041 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,858 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 56,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,922 miles

advise slight corrosion to the front brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,091 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,870 miles

Near side front brake anti rattle shims fitted incorrectly

Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,208 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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FL52 YTM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FL52 YTM, 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 FL52 YTM registered?

FL52 YTM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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