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PO52 YSE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,708 mi
Last recorded97,708 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 YSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 97,708 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 91,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wings n/s and o/s corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

heavy underseal to underbody unable to determine condition of underbody

Fail 2 May 2019 91,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch tape applied (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wings n/s and o/s corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

heavy underseal to underbody unable to determine condition of underbody

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,648 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 77,471 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,708 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 68,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,607 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 53,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,790 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,393 miles

brake pipe front to rear heavily corroded and covered in grease

bushes in offside and nearside front wishbone bushes play very near excessive and bushes starting to unbond and split

damage to power steering pipes and front subframe

exhaust heavily corroded

front suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe that goes from nearside rear to offside rear very heavily corroded and heavily covered in grease

rear suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

unable to fully check brake pipes due to covered in grease

Fail 25 Jan 2011 43,393 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake pipe front to rear heavily corroded and covered in grease

bushes in offside and nearside front wishbone bushes play very near excessive and bushes starting to unbond and split

damage to power steering pipes and front subframe

exhaust heavily corroded

front suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe that goes from nearside rear to offside rear very heavily corroded and heavily covered in grease

rear suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

unable to fully check brake pipes due to covered in grease

Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,125 miles

front lower suspension arms showing corrosion

long handbrake travel pressent

rear lower suspension arms showing corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,898 miles

all vehicle underbody has slight corrosion/all suspension components has slight corrosion/exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 15,761 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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PO52 YSE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 PO52 YSE, 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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PO52 YSE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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