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PG02 YMJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,903 mi
Last recorded99,903 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 YMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,903 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 99,878 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on.

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 99,375 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 86,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,014 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,055 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 19 Oct 2012 77,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag lamp flashing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,733 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake discs differs in size

brake discs fitted to the car are noticeable of diffirent sizes

Fail 3 Nov 2011 67,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,085 miles

wrong size tyre's fitted to rear

Fail 16 Jul 2009 47,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wrong size tyre's fitted to rear

Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,493 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre cracking in side wall

Fail 8 Jul 2008 37,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside rear drain hole cover damaged

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Jul 2008 37,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre cracking in side wall

Fail 29 May 2007 30,324 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 30,324 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,842 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON BOTH EDGES

HANDBRAKE HAS EXCESS TRAVEL

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 YMJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YMJ, 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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PG02 YMJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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