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NK02 YCX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,877 mi
Last recorded100,877 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 YCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2016 100,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake disc surfaces poor

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jul 2015 82,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,619 miles

4 wheel alignment check/adjust.

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

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

oil low.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 64,618 miles

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

4 wheel alignment check/adjust.

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

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

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

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

oil low.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,249 miles

brake pipe running from flexi to flexi across rear axle and the main brake pipe both slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 45,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,033 miles

Shoulder wear nearside front tyre.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,107 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 30,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 20,184 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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NK02 YCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NK02 YCX, 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 NK02 YCX registered?

NK02 YCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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