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PG02 YTO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,758 mi
Last recorded108,758 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 108,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,290 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,436 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody and suspenion covered in underseal +suspenion arm and bushes

Fail 26 Feb 2021 100,433 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody and suspenion covered in underseal +suspenion arm and bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,709 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,145 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 92,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to n/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbone & top & bottom rear wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear sills showing early corrosion

n.s/f brake hose fouling on lower wish bone on full stig lock

n/s head lamp showing light with a bluish tinge ?

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

small not deep splits on inner side wall of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 85,712 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 85,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,961 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 79,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,357 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,357 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,914 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 31 May 2015 65,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 65,868 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes front to rear and n/s/r corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

Pass 31 May 2013 36,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,951 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 61,951 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,626 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,397 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,854 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 40,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,278 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,436 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 YTO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YTO, 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 YTO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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