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HF52 YPR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 YPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 106,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

E M L indicates a fault

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 101,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 91,156 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)

Pass 18 May 2016 83,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 77,279 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 14 May 2015 77,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 May 2014 69,578 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 63,364 miles

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

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 31 May 2012 56,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,231 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 26,124 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

crack in n/s/f headlight unit

exhaust joins corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,124 miles

crack in n/s/f headlight unit

exhaust joins corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,725 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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HF52 YPR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF52 YPR, 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 HF52 YPR registered?

HF52 YPR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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