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PK51 YFS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,065 mi
Last recorded108,065 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 YFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2018 108,065 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box to middle pipe flange in very poor condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre split

Fail 17 Oct 2016 95,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre split

Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,814 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. Misty. (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 87,814 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. Misty. (1.7.5a)

Front Wiper blades split.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 73,998 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 73,998 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 67,849 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,827 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,809 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 57,794 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 217,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,016 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 41,668 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,079 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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PK51 YFS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK51 YFS, 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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PK51 YFS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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