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SP02 WYH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,598 mi
Last recorded77,598 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 WYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 77,598 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure battery box corroded (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg corroded visiable from under the bonnet in a prescibed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch under bonnet corroded around spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch is corroded within a prescibed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch is corroded with in a prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,410 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 74,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,218 miles

SMALL HOLE IN REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,185 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 68,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,804 miles

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

both sills hevely corroded but not holed

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,709 miles

all four coil springs corroded

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2010 59,709 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

all four coil springs corroded

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,763 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,663 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 55,663 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,542 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 52,542 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyer has slight cut.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,009 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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SP02 WYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP02 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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What year was SP02 WYH registered?

SP02 WYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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