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YC52 FZM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 FZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 73,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front and rear suspension corroded

All vehicle structure corroded

All wheel arches are corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,577 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill along its length (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill along its length (6.1.B.2)

all front and rear suspension corroded

all vehicle structure corroded

all wheel arches have slight corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2017 71,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure linkage lower mount on arm corroded and broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill along its length (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill along its length (6.1.B.2)

all front and rear suspension corroded

all vehicle structure corroded

all wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2016 69,251 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Wiper torn

Fail 3 Sep 2016 69,251 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Wiper torn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,481 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack in tread

Complete Underside Of Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion

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

Oil Leak

Unable to properly check bake pipes and other components due to underseal

Fail 31 Aug 2015 67,467 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres starting to crack in tread

Complete Underside Of Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion

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

Oil Leak

Unable to properly check bake pipes and other components due to underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 63,354 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,880 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer

offside rear tyre worn inner

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,880 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer

offside rear tyre worn inner

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,389 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,531 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,073 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 33,893 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 33,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

front pads appear 80-90% worn.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 25,306 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 FZM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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