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OY52 YNB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,755 mi
Last recorded76,755 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 YNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,755 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,603 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 55,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 11 Nov 2016

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,928 miles

ALL suspension components corroded

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 48,928 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

ALL suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on interior mirror (8.3.1e)

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,334 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Ofside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 46,334 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Ofside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,119 miles

Both rear outer sill areas slightly corroded

Front brake discs (inner) slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,955 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 41,955 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,176 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,422 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,698 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 24,898 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,361 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 YNB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YNB, 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 YNB registered?

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

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