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Y5 ELO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,011 mi
Last recorded84,011 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 ELO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 84,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 82,960 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 82,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 82,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 82,335 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 80,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,998 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 77,998 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,768 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 76,768 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,014 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,775 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pad retaining spring not fitted correctly

Fail 31 Jul 2015 72,775 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pad retaining spring not fitted correctly

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,422 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,832 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 65,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,464 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,646 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 52,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level low

front / rear brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads around 70% worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 52,318 miles

brake fluid level low

front / rear brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads around 70% worn

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2008 35,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2007 25,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,203 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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Y5 ELO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y5 ELO, 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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Y5 ELO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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