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YC52 DJK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,485 mi
Last recorded106,485 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 DJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 106,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 106,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

The front floor is badly corroded on both sides outside of prescribed areas and requires repair

Pass 9 Nov 2015 101,188 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 101,188 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,161 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 93,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,833 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,909 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,242 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 58,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,175 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 54,175 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 47,533 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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YC52 DJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC52 DJK, 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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YC52 DJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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