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YE02 WZY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,762 mi
Last recorded77,762 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 77,762 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension parts corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2021 77,762 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension parts corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension parts corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 77,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,938 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 76,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,879 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail around upper suspension arm (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail around upper suspension arm (6.1.A.1)

both front coil springs poor condition

front suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

power steering pipes poor condition

rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

rear upper and lower wishbones poor condition

slight oil leak engine area

Fail 7 Apr 2016 74,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from joint across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear floor corners corroded to excess within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail near upper wishbone (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail near upper wishbone (6.1.A.1)

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

assorted rear suspension rubber bushes deterioated

both front lower wishbones in poor condition

engine oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

front suspension rubber bushes deterioated

power steering pipes corroded

rear upper and lower wishbones in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,335 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 72,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,058 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 50,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,823 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear and nearside front brakes starting to bind

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Mar 2012 40,823 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear and nearside front brakes starting to bind

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,706 miles

Battery insecure

clutch creaking

rear brake discs corroding

wipers starting to smear

Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,706 miles

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

Battery insecure

clutch creaking

rear brake discs corroding

wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,290 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,562 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,810 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 14,717 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 WZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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