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YC52 FZO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,454 mi
Last recorded92,454 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 FZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,454 miles

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

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

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

suspension has signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2013 92,454 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension has signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 77,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,721 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,745 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2008 51,745 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2006 32,873 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,794 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 31,310 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 FZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZO, 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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What year was YC52 FZO registered?

YC52 FZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is YC52 FZO safe to buy?

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