MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,915 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All suspension arms - front and rear are slightly corroded
Exhaust slightly corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Underside corroded in places
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All suspension arms - front and rear are slightly corroded
Exhaust slightly corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Underside corroded in places
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
front brake discs and pads worn close to the limit
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake discs and pads worn close to the limit
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
all brake pipes covered in grease
both rear sills corroded and soft advise patching
front subframe and both front/ rear lower artms corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes covered in grease
both rear sills corroded and soft advise patching
front subframe and both front/ rear lower artms corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YA02 FSU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 FSU, 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 FSU registered?
YA02 FSU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2002.
Is YA02 FSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YA02 FSU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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