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YE02 OES

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,582 mi
Last recorded66,582 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 OES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,582 miles

Nearside Front chassis inspection difficult due to radiator - power steering pipes and other steering components.

vehicle has surface corrosion on all steering and suspension components.

Fail 17 Aug 2018 66,581 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,694 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 65,694 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 65,694 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,405 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,662 miles

good run req. surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 31 Jul 2014 63,902 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,902 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 62,767 miles

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

surface rust on all discs [good run req]

Pass 9 Feb 2013 62,767 miles

surface rust on all discs [good run req]

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,536 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 52,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,954 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 OES is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OES, 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 OES is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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