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MF02 YLO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,379 mi
Last recorded105,379 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 105,379 miles

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

Offside Front Body: panel corroded and holed (wing)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 16 May 2019 105,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body: panel corroded and holed (wing)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 31 May 2018 104,037 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 104,037 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 103,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,198 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 102,198 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,897 miles

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust sligfhtly corroded

rear wheel arch corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,709 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,741 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly splitting on the inner side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2011 91,535 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 91,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,761 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,791 miles

brake pipes heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2005 41,425 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 YLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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