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WA02 YJM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,336 mi
Last recorded90,336 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 YJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 90,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar mounting (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar mounting (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 86,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 86,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,406 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded / rusty ;

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,804 miles

front inner brake pads worn ;

rear exhaust joint rusty ;

Fail 22 Jan 2018 72,804 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front inner brake pads worn ;

rear exhaust joint rusty ;

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,671 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,900 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 67,900 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,508 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,891 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

ns rear tyre flat (no nail detected)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,565 miles

rear of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,971 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,574 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,707 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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WA02 YJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA02 YJM, 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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WA02 YJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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