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YE51 TYH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,210 mi
Last recorded155,210 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 TYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 155,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 154,683 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 154,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 153,236 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 151,090 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 151,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 150,276 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 28 May 2013 150,276 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine managment light on

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 148,992 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 148,992 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 147,681 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 147,681 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 134,409 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 134,409 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 116,596 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 94,737 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 94,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 74,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,768 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 56,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,373 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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YE51 TYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YE51 TYH, 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 YE51 TYH registered?

YE51 TYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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