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YF02 PFJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,080 mi
Last recorded139,080 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 PFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 139,080 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 139,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 128,807 miles

ADVISE Exhaust metal heat shield loose and rattling.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight play in vertical link bar ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 128,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint vertical link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint vertical link bar (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE Exhaust metal heat shield loose and rattling.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight play in vertical link bar ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,070 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)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 116,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 111,348 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 111,348 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,715 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,925 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,096 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,424 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,467 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 47,467 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PFJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

YF02 PFJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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