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LY02 AYG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,813 mi
Last recorded131,813 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 AYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,659 miles

Front Front suspension corrded

Nearside Front Inner Chassis leg sings of corroison

Rear Rear suspension corroded

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2018 124,659 miles

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

Front Front suspension corrded

Nearside Front Inner Chassis leg sings of corroison

Rear Rear suspension corroded

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 124,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,567 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

strong advise all parts on under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 120,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

strong advise all parts on under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 114,929 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 114,929 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,606 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,937 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 106,169 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 106,169 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 100,488 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 100,487 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 92,304 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 92,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,227 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2007 62,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 62,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 43,119 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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LY02 AYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LY02 AYG, 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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LY02 AYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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