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YA02 FOP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 FOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,135 miles

corrosion under all of vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2022 71,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion under all of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2021 69,816 miles

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

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

brake pipes have been undersealed

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 68,183 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,282 miles

all underbody parts heavily rusted

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

rear tyres low

Fail 20 Jul 2012 66,279 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all underbody parts heavily rusted

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

rear tyres low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,044 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,149 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,069 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,852 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 58,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,040 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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YA02 FOP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA02 FOP, 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 YA02 FOP registered?

YA02 FOP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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