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SL02 YHK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,357 mi
Last recorded102,357 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 YHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,357 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front slight binding on brake

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 102,342 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 99,147 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front back plates are corroded

rear discs are badly pitted ( on limit )

Fail 2 Dec 2013 91,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front back plates are corroded

rear discs are badly pitted ( on limit )

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,812 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

near side front brake backe plate corroded

off side front tyre outer wall split

Fail 29 Apr 2013 83,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

near side front brake backe plate corroded

off side front tyre outer wall split

Fail 28 Dec 2012 80,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

off side light aim not checked

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,420 miles

rear discs corroded and pads low

Fail 5 Jan 2012 68,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear discs corroded and pads low

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,402 miles

F discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipes corroded

Tail pipe heavily corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2011 64,402 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

F discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipes corroded

Tail pipe heavily corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,558 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 57,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,821 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

some brake pipes slightly corroded

suspect front brakes required

Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,726 miles

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2006 35,465 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SL02 YHK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL02 YHK, 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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SL02 YHK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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