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YE02 ODN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,617 mi
Last recorded70,617 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 ODN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,617 miles

Accident damage offside rear wing

Advanced corrosion and blisters on both outer sills

Advanced corrosion on power steering pipes

Advanced corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension components

Advanced corrosion on working faces of front brake discs

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Advanced corrosion on chassis box section (in wheel arch)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyres perishing and starting to split

Various rubber suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2018 70,617 miles

Accident damage offside rear wing

Advanced corrosion and blisters on both outer sills

Advanced corrosion on power steering pipes

Advanced corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension components

Advanced corrosion on working faces of front brake discs

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Advanced corrosion on chassis box section (in wheel arch)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Tyres perishing and starting to split

Various rubber suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,467 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear sill corroded

centre and rear exhaust joint badly corroded and blowing

various component's and prescribed areas corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 67,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear sill corroded

centre and rear exhaust joint badly corroded and blowing

various component's and prescribed areas corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,406 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 63,406 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,353 miles

sills both sides rear corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 55,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 55,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 52,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,834 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,024 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,703 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 ODN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODN, 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 ODN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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