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YA02 WOL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,568 mi
Last recorded92,568 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 92,568 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 92,565 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 87,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,164 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,176 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 78,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,037 miles

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

sills and underbody corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 69,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

sills and underbody corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,419 miles

N.S/O.S.Rear outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,026 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 38,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,093 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,807 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,014 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm on edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on edge

offside front tyre on 2mm on edge

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,486 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 WOL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WOL, 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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YA02 WOL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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