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PG02 YKZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,345 mi
Last recorded84,345 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 YKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 84,345 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Inner sills corroded (both sides)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,453 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all back axle arms upper and lower front nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 78,589 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 78,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis leg (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,927 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 75,927 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,473 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Oct 2014 71,409 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside and nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,589 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,005 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,733 miles

some corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,403 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,864 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,378 miles

advise engine mangement light on dash

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 27,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 Aug 2006 27,652 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)

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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PG02 YKZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PG02 YKZ, 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 PG02 YKZ registered?

PG02 YKZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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