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YF02 ABV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,920 mi
Last recorded56,920 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ABV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 56,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 55,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres perished both

Pass 16 May 2017 53,311 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassie legs and nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 52,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 50,831 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 49,951 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 48,660 miles

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

Oil leak

corosoin on ofside rear outer body sill,corosoin on nearside rear outer body sill,corosoin on both rear wheel arches

Pass 23 May 2012 46,706 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corosoin on nearside rear outer body sill,corosoin on ofside rear outer body sill

Pass 25 May 2011 44,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 41,765 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,898 miles

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

corosion on power steering pipes.engine timing belt replacement

Pass 21 May 2008 34,740 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 34,740 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 30,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,793 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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YF02 ABV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF02 ABV, 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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YF02 ABV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2002.

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