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Y488 VEU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,348 mi
Last recorded50,348 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 VEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 50,348 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front & rear & suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 50,348 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front & rear & suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 50,341 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear inc suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 50,100 miles

Front O/S & N/S Brake backplates thinned by corrosion.

Rear Suspension assembly thinned by corrosion.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 46,988 miles

Front crossmember & o/s n/s lower arms thinned by corrosion.

Front o/s & n/s upper arms thinned by corrosion.

Rear crossmember & o/s n/s lower arms thinned by corrosion.

Fail 18 Jan 2019 46,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r joint to n/s hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember & o/s n/s lower arms thinned by corrosion.

Front o/s & n/s upper arms thinned by corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear crossmember & o/s n/s lower arms thinned by corrosion.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,967 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 46,967 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2012 46,947 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,409 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 42,409 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2009 40,830 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 36,576 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Pass 27 Jan 2007 33,414 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,949 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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Y488 VEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y488 VEU, 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 Y488 VEU registered?

Y488 VEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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