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YB02 XZH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,884 mi
Last recorded87,884 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 XZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,404 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Covered heavily with sealant

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 85,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch qtr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired qtr cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 85,382 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 73,192 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 73,190 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front & both rear inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear inner Lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,051 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,059 miles

all suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

all suspension wishbones ect very corroded

sills ,floors ect very corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 63,171 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

all suspension wishbones ect very corroded

sills ,floors ect very corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,612 miles

suspension corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads getting low

slight binding to front brakes

suspension corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,730 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,658 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,235 miles

21% front brake application

Offside and nearside upper and lower suspension arms starting to show surface corrosion

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 May 2012 38,233 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

21% front brake application

Offside and nearside upper and lower suspension arms starting to show surface corrosion

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,434 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 32,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,440 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,006 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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YB02 XZH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YB02 XZH, 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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YB02 XZH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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