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SN02 WYH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 WYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 85,937 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 85,937 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,951 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,913 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 79,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,596 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2014 75,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,570 miles

Sills covered by plastic trims

Fail 21 Feb 2013 71,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Sills covered by plastic trims

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,681 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 67,681 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 65,034 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,034 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2010 59,861 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 49,245 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 49,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,347 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 31,347 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,982 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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SN02 WYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SN02 WYH, 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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SN02 WYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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