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P558 YAE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,921 mi
Last recorded119,921 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 119,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 119,288 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 115,792 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin remove wheels to check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 112,220 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side light dim

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 112,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side light dim

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 108,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,151 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake balance only just passed

hand brake efforts only just passed

Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,965 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,001 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 81,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,364 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,899 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 75,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,633 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 57,218 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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P558 YAE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P558 YAE, 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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P558 YAE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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