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YC52 DJO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,004 mi
Last recorded140,004 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 DJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 140,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 117,320 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 104,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 82,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 69,764 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,626 miles

alternator (?) belt noisy

both sills, inner and outer, corroding - reqs attention. see above

o/s sill was full of water - now drained. n/s reqs checking

slight imbalance on rear brakes - reqs investigation

various areas of corrosion, either not yet excessive or not within prescribed areas

Fail 25 Aug 2016 65,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

alternator (?) belt noisy

both sills, inner and outer, corroding - reqs attention. see above

o/s sill was full of water - now drained. n/s reqs checking

slight imbalance on rear brakes - reqs investigation

various areas of corrosion, either not yet excessive or not within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,003 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,678 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,320 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,503 miles

Both rear outer sills show signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2011 59,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Both rear outer sills show signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,876 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 54,876 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,876 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,604 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,327 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,697 miles

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)

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 DJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DJO, 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 DJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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