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YF51 OVD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,278 mi
Last recorded130,278 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 OVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 130,278 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 123,195 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 115,128 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,541 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 94,551 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,427 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,592 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,999 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,524 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 47,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Jan 2006 35,696 miles

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

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 OVD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YF51 OVD, 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 YF51 OVD registered?

YF51 OVD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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