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PE02 YFU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,670 mi
Last recorded67,670 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 YFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 66,245 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 64,468 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 64,465 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,418 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 62,417 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,185 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 59,093 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 59,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,632 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,876 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,063 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,217 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,643 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 34,643 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,908 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,641 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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PE02 YFU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PE02 YFU, 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 PE02 YFU registered?

PE02 YFU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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