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OU02 YAG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,481 mi
Last recorded109,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 YAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,198 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,141 miles

Nearside Rear axle mounting worn and breaking up

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,141 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear axel bracing bars (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear axle mounting worn and breaking up

Nearside Rear brake noisy

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,605 miles

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 93,600 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,035 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 90,033 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 89,244 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 89,244 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 83,997 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 71,935 miles

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

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 YAG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 OU02 YAG, 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 YAG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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