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YF02 ACO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ACO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 93,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2020 86,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,819 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 83,819 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 79,735 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 75,600 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 75,600 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 70,788 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 70,788 miles

both rear and o/s front tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 9 May 2016 70,786 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear and o/s front tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 13 May 2015 65,998 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 65,997 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 60,368 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 60,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 54,482 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 49,458 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 43,922 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 43,922 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 39,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 39,090 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 32,105 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 32,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,511 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 10,087 miles

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

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

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 ACO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF02 ACO, 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 YF02 ACO registered?

YF02 ACO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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