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OY52 YMR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,887 mi
Last recorded70,887 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 YMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 70,887 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 65,322 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer shock absorber casings corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint covers slightly perished

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 65,322 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer shock absorber casings corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint covers slightly perished

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,308 miles

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

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

corrosion front suspension various places

heavy corrosion both sills

Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,036 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,476 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,233 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,820 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,898 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,596 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,162 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,975 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,343 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,325 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 15,549 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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OY52 YMR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OY52 YMR, 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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OY52 YMR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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