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PG02 YPY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,266 mi
Last recorded84,266 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 YPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,266 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 84,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 77,978 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 74,660 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,122 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 72,115 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,631 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 69,623 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,440 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 66,440 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 62,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,548 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,225 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 55,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,125 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,042 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,429 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,994 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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PG02 YPY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPY, 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 YPY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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