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PE02 YFW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,139 mi
Last recorded105,139 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 YFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 105,139 miles

Areas of underside covered in corrosion

Areas of underside covered in underseal

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp loose not insecure

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 105,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Areas of underside covered in corrosion

Areas of underside covered in underseal

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp loose not insecure

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,463 miles

EML on

corrosion to suspension

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2020 102,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

EML on

corrosion to suspension

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,418 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 99,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Various areas of heavy underbody corrosion.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,015 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 94,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn at inner edge

Rear tyres worn at inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

coolant low

earth strap from final drive broken

rear brake discs corroded

underbody and components corroded/undersealed

Fail 15 Nov 2017 89,328 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

coolant low

earth strap from final drive broken

rear brake discs corroded

underbody and components corroded/undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Various corrossion to underside and suspension components but none visably exessive

Fail 31 Oct 2016 84,384 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various corrossion to underside and suspension components but none visably exessive

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,339 miles

Engine light indicates a fault

Exhaust noisy rattling (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel has slight bind when rotated

Rear exhaust box is corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,526 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 73,524 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,393 miles

Both rear tyre slightly cracked.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,440 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,474 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,000 miles

advise rear pads wearing low

Fail 28 Oct 2010 57,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise rear pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,292 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,891 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,259 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,746 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,265 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 YFW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PE02 YFW, 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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PE02 YFW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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