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G154 YJA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,697 mi
Last recorded164,697 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG154 YJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 164,697 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear all arms general corrosion (2.4.G.1)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2018 164,697 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear all arms general corrosion (2.4.G.1)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2017 162,814 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general surface corrosion to front & rear suspension

general underbody surface corrosion inc rear outersills innersill & sill ends

Pass 7 Apr 2015 162,014 miles

general underbody surface corosion

high level stoplamp not working

Fail 25 Mar 2015 162,011 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general underbody surface corosion

high level stoplamp not working

Pass 13 Feb 2014 160,581 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 158,295 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general surface corrosion to all suspension arms

Pass 29 Feb 2012 155,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel & brake pipes dry corosion

general underbody surface corosion inc suspension

Fail 28 Feb 2012 155,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel & brake pipes dry corosion

general underbody surface corosion inc suspension

Pass 30 Jul 2010 138,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 121,559 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 121,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 114,605 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 114,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 110,780 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 105,636 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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G154 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 G154 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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G154 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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