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FY52 YOA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,446 mi
Last recorded54,446 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 54,446 miles

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

under side vehicle components slight corrored

Pass 3 May 2013 50,491 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 45,990 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 45,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2011 41,344 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 41,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all suspension coil springs corroded.

Pass 13 May 2010 36,420 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,898 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 19,900 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 15 May 2006 15,812 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 15,812 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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FY52 YOA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY52 YOA, 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 FY52 YOA registered?

FY52 YOA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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