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NK02 YCY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,897 mi
Last recorded100,897 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 YCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,897 miles

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

slight corrosion both outer sills

Fail 14 Nov 2014 100,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion both outer sills

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,356 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 90,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 80,263 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 80,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 66,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 52,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,892 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 45,053 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 39,892 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,925 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 27,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,438 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 YCY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

NK02 YCY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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