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P711 YEU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,281 mi
Last recorded177,281 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 YEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 177,281 miles

front pads getting low

oil leak

rear tyres getting low

surface corrosion to rear

washers weak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 161,552 miles

all component corrosion

all general corrosion

both rear tyres worn inner edges,advise replacement

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2015 161,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all general corrosion

all component corrosion

both rear tyres worn inner edges,advise replacement

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2013 158,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Sills corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 158,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Sills corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 158,072 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 3 Oct 2013 158,072 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2012 153,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 153,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 149,729 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2011 149,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2010 146,339 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 141,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 135,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 130,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 124,651 miles

slight damage to nearside front inner side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2005 119,530 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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P711 YEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P711 YEU, 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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P711 YEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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