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YE02 OEH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,576 mi
Last recorded93,576 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 93,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle under sealed

Fail 18 Jun 2018 93,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top wish bone prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure earth strap (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fog light wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front brake discs backing plates corroded

Front fog lights insecure

Nearside Rear pads deteriorated

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

OS outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

brake pipes blackened with under sealer

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

exhaust downpipe heat shield insecure

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

underside heavily under sealed (blacked)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,518 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

underside of vehicle totally covered in under seal

Fail 20 Jun 2017 92,518 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

underside of vehicle totally covered in under seal

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,500 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,208 miles

All brake pipes greased

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both sills heavily undersealed

underbody of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,397 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,350 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,288 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 78,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 25 May 2010 64,938 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 64,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,541 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 48,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,206 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Dec 2005 36,536 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 OEH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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