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FM51 YBL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,217 mi
Last recorded103,217 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 YBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,217 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,567 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 90,567 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BELOW SERVICE STANDARD

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,395 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/s and N/s rear tyre side walls slightly perrished

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,678 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,870 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 77,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,929 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,670 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,718 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 58,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,563 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,938 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,672 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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FM51 YBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM51 YBL, 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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FM51 YBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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