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OY52 YNF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,460 mi
Last recorded148,460 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 YNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 148,460 miles

General under body corrosion

Rear Nearside rear and offside rear sill areas welded and undesealed cannot assess condition of work

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 148,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

General under body corrosion

Rear Nearside rear and offside rear sill areas welded and undesealed cannot assess condition of work

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 148,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal wearing smooth

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear discs fitted are smaller than from standard, pad only 50% touching disc surface. Recommend repair ASAP.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 146,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2019 146,386 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 141,609 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 135,212 miles

NSF tyre is worn close to the legal limit

OSR brake calliper slight sweat of fluid

Rear brake pads low

bad corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,028 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2015 123,392 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leek From gearbox

Pass 8 Sep 2014 116,714 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 108,636 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2013 108,626 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,167 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 100,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,709 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,092 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,935 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 44,330 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,455 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,257 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 9,377 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 YNF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 OY52 YNF, 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 YNF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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