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YE02 OEJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,997 mi
Last recorded117,997 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 117,997 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 105,855 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 12 May 2014 105,855 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 8 May 2013 98,303 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 98,303 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 88,414 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 88,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 78,839 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 78,839 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGE

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

slight crack in screen zone A.

Pass 7 May 2010 67,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 55,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 41,334 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 31,220 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 31,220 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)

Pass 15 May 2006 21,448 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 OEJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

YE02 OEJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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