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OU02 YAD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,962 mi
Last recorded87,962 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 YAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2023 87,962 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,889 miles

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

general corrosion under body

inner sills corroded

outer sills curved in under seal

Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,601 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under body

offside front tyre wearing on edges

outer sills covered in under seal

Fail 15 Nov 2017 87,600 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to split on inner side walls

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Pass 10 Nov 2016 83,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,164 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,575 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Wipers slightly deteriorated.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 66,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Wipers slightly deteriorated.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 63,150 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,150 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,013 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front pads low! discs corroded!

nearside rear tyre is 3.0 mm

rear pads low....discs corroded

surface corrosion to rear suspension,roadsprings,anti-roll bars... evident...

Fail 21 Oct 2010 50,988 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front pads low! discs corroded!

nearside rear tyre is 3.0 mm

rear pads low....discs corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

surface corrosion to rear suspension,roadsprings,anti-roll bars... evident...

Pass 17 May 2010 49,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,786 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 38,451 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 27,627 miles

Both rear tyres right on the limit

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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OU02 YAD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU02 YAD, 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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OU02 YAD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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