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G142 YJA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,874 mi
Last recorded175,874 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 YJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 175,874 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 161,219 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 161,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge!

Fail 1 Oct 2014 138,147 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 138,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 119,502 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 114,423 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 114,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 108,726 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 102,244 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 102,244 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 92,711 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 85,424 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 85,424 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 78,282 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 71,091 miles

slight leak from nearside front shock absorber, not affecting the efficentcy.

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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G142 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G142 YJA, 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 G142 YJA registered?

G142 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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