MOT Status
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117,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL VERY CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL VERY CORRDED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective Diff rear washers corroded ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective Diff rear washers corroded ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
battery clamp not fitted
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All underside components generally rusty
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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YB51 XKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YB51 XKN, 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 YB51 XKN registered?
YB51 XKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.
Is YB51 XKN safe to buy?
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