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OU02 YBE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,637 mi
Last recorded68,637 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,637 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,637 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,731 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,731 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,762 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,397 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,919 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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OU02 YBE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YBE, 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 OU02 YBE registered?

OU02 YBE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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The MOT history for OU02 YBE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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