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YE02 CFM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,739 mi
Last recorded108,739 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 108,739 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 108,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,097 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 95,642 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,069 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,492 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 81,491 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,749 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 68,654 miles

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

AGE SPLITS IN BOTH FRONT TYRES

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,502 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 61,502 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,819 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,956 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,800 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 30,577 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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YE02 CFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YE02 CFM, 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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YE02 CFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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