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YE02 ODM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,072 mi
Last recorded66,072 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 ODM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,072 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 66,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,255 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 59,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front no. plate damaged

rear no. plate in poor condition

rear pads worn low

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,103 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,481 miles

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

all suspension arms have corrosion

boot lid does not lock shut

Fail 21 Jun 2013 42,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

all suspension arms have corrosion

boot lid does not lock shut

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,209 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 38,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,951 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 28,128 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 ODM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ODM, 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 YE02 ODM registered?

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

Is YE02 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE02 ODM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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