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MF02 YLE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,948 mi
Last recorded76,948 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 YLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,948 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 76,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,530 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,846 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,344 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 76,267 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,344 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,285 miles

Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,350 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2007 25,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,488 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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MF02 YLE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF02 YLE, 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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MF02 YLE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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