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2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,755 mi
Last recorded71,755 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear flexy brake pipe ferrule corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 57,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear brake caliper has fluid on handbrake linkage

Pass 21 Jun 2014 53,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,060 miles

heat shield on exhaust loose.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 47,708 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

outer sills corroded plus vehicle underside corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre has a cut, but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 44,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre has a cut, but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,263 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs scored an pitted slightly.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,835 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,835 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,220 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 19,520 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 14,506 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 URL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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