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M49 YBV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,862 mi
Last recorded137,862 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM49 YBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 137,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded not considered excessive

Pass 31 Dec 2019 129,542 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 123,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2016 122,944 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 122,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor holed (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 121,074 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 118,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 112,373 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 112,373 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 106,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on headlight reflectors

Pass 24 Jul 2010 104,123 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 102,829 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 95,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 83,675 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 83,675 miles

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

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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M49 YBV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 M49 YBV, 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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M49 YBV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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