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LJ52 YTH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,245 mi
Last recorded70,245 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 YTH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,245 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,675 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 63,600 miles

all 4four tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,841 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 59,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,699 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,887 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,499 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 43,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,627 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,517 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,669 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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LJ52 YTH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LJ52 YTH, 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 LJ52 YTH registered?

LJ52 YTH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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