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YC02 OTN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,295 mi
Last recorded100,295 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 OTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 100,295 miles

n/s parking brake just ok

n/s rear lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight movement in the n/s front anti roll bar linkage

the car has been repaired/welded in numerous places and some from inside the vehicle, the car has been under sealed also

Pass 1 May 2020 97,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 97,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation no bulbs in the front side lights (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,441 miles

Front Lower both wings corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 95,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower both wings corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 86,680 miles

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,590 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 73,583 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,008 miles

All sills, arches and suspension components corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

All sills, arches and suspension components corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,451 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,514 miles

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2009 43,984 miles

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

exhaust corroded

long handbrake travel

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 35,046 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,039 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,926 miles

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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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YC02 OTN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC02 OTN, 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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YC02 OTN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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