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YF51 YFM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,579 mi
Last recorded74,579 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 YFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,579 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 74,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,701 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,741 miles

both front brakes require attention

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/s/ parking brake effort is low

o/s/f brake has a judder that is not exccesive

o/s/f tyre tread is worn inthe centre and is low

Fail 7 Jan 2012 67,741 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brakes require attention

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/s/ parking brake effort is low

o/s/f brake has a judder that is not exccesive

o/s/f tyre tread is worn inthe centre and is low

Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,233 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 53,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,889 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,367 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,911 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 43,911 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,258 miles

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

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

Offside 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 YFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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