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VU02 YGK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,241 mi
Last recorded97,241 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 97,241 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 97,228 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 96,792 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 96,789 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,725 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,698 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,425 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,852 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,557 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,062 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 53,054 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,474 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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VU02 YGK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VU02 YGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 YGK registered?

VU02 YGK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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