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YC02 ZYD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,938 mi
Last recorded105,938 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 ZYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2015 105,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front chassis rails corroded but not excessive

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,075 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,075 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 79,361 miles

rear outer sill areas badly corroded

underbody requies waxoiling

Fail 8 May 2012 79,361 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes badly worn and require replacing

rear outer sill areas badly corroded

underbody requies waxoiling

Pass 16 May 2011 68,314 miles

Front and rear wheel alignment requires checking

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

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

underbody requires waxoiling

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,601 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,377 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 51,377 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc,s coroded at back of disc.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,091 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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YC02 ZYD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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