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YA02 FTN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,858 mi
Last recorded44,858 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 FTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,858 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,600 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,571 miles

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

O/S/F Chassis rail coroded.

O/S/R Chassis rail coroded.

Rear tyres perished.

Rear tyres worn.

Front tyres perished.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,324 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both offside and nearside outer sills are corroding but not yet holed

corrosion starting on under side of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,544 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion starting on under body

Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,238 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,682 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front nnd raer suspension running gear showing first signs of corrosion im parts

Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,584 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 24,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,593 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 13,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres are wearing on the edges

both wiper blades are starting to split but not effecting the vision

front brakes are slightly binding

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 FTN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA02 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

YA02 FTN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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