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YF51 CFG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,982 mi
Last recorded83,982 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 CFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,982 miles

Coolant leak ()

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 83,963 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 82,929 miles

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

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

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

sump undertray fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 82,924 miles

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

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

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

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

sump undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 79,978 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,621 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

light corrosion on all suspension componants

light corrosion on offside rear sill

nearside rear outer sill [top skin] corroded but unable to fully hole

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,936 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,307 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,307 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,384 miles

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

both front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,935 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 38,935 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,066 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 33,066 miles

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

chrome tail pipe extension insecure

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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YF51 CFG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF51 CFG, 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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YF51 CFG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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