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G79 YJA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,260 mi
Last recorded164,260 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 YJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 164,260 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 164,260 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s handbrake effort lower than o/s, advise service/repair of handbrake system

Pass 25 Apr 2017 163,721 miles

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 May 2016 162,557 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 162,479 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 115,921 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 28 May 2012 161,874 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 161,874 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 May 2011 155,479 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 148,002 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 148,002 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 144,265 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2009 144,265 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 2 May 2008 138,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

a/c condensor missing

chassis sections squashed

Pass 15 Jun 2007 132,435 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 113,616 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 99,221 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 99,218 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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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G79 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G79 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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G79 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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