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OY52 YMZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,990 mi
Last recorded118,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 YMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 118,990 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 112,865 miles

Engine management light on

Tracking Check front and rear tyre edges BOLD

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 2mm 195/50-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 107,887 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

engine management light illuminated on dashboard

Fail 11 Apr 2015 107,828 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

engine management light illuminated on dashboard

Fail 7 Jan 2014 94,080 miles

EML illuminated

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

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front & rear No plates slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,080 miles

EML illuminated

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front & rear No plates slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,122 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 84,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,787 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 78,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,619 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 72,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,745 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 36,364 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 YMZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY52 YMZ, 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 OY52 YMZ registered?

OY52 YMZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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