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PK51 YGM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear barke pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Sidewall slight split

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,706 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,735 miles

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

corrosion starting to o/s sill

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 89,735 miles

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

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

corrosion starting to o/s sill

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,643 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,080 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,364 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 68,364 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 68,027 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,509 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 61,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,738 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,738 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,511 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 50,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,517 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,203 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel slightly high.

Fail 26 Apr 2006 20,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2006 20,887 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 YGM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PK51 YGM, 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 YGM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 January 2002.

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