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VK02 YHV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,620 mi
Last recorded77,620 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 YHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 77,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 74,608 miles

Front & rear suspension components/sub frames/chassis heavily corroding

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail[multi-skin] (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underside front to rear, near brake hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 74,406 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ***inner sill/corner*** (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

***Front & rear suspension components/sub-frames/chassis heavily corroding***

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ***chassis rail[multi-skin]*** (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front service brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underside front to rear, near brake hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,579 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,971 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,774 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,163 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty.

o/s rear tyre cracking on walls.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,474 miles

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

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

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

o/s outer sill rusty.

surface corrosion on all brake discs.

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes.

surface rust on underside of car.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,474 miles

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

o/s outer sill rusty.

surface corrosion on all brake discs.

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes.

surface rust on underside of car.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,322 miles

both rear wishbones have general corrosion

front suspension componants have general corrrosion

offside front tyre inner wall has cut

rear antiroll bar has corrosion

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 32,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2007 26,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear suspension components have heavy orrosion

Pass 22 May 2006 21,324 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 21,324 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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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VK02 YHV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK02 YHV, 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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VK02 YHV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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