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OE02 YSN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,294 mi
Last recorded82,294 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 YSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,294 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 82,294 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated earth strap broken off on rear differential housing (4.11 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2018 82,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking unable to determine exactly where leak is coming from but power steering fluid all over engine bay (2.3.3b)

205/45 ZR16 83W Pirelli P Zero

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2016 80,208 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2015 77,510 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 72,727 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,727 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 68,916 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,107 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,608 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 1 May 2009 40,628 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,297 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,328 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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OE02 YSN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OE02 YSN, 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 OE02 YSN registered?

OE02 YSN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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