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G71 YJA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,185 mi
Last recorded75,185 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG71 YJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,185 miles

Oil leak at engine ()

this car is extensively welded and heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2017 75,168 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak at rear of engine ()

underside is welded and heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,515 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,303 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,568 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,104 miles

corosion starting on floor pan

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2006 56,653 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G71 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G71 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 G71 YJA registered?

G71 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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