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YF52 BJV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,878 mi
Last recorded44,878 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 BJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2021 44,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 43,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 42,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 39,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL AREA (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 39,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL AREA (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,499 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 37,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,424 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,388 miles

nearside rear tyre looks soft not a fail so pass and advise

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall not enough to fail so pass and advise

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,676 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 26,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,316 miles

some light surface corrosion on all brake discs.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,977 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 23,972 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake may be binding slightly but does not show in brake tester so have to pass but advise it is checked

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 17,339 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 15,293 miles

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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YF52 BJV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YF52 BJV, 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 YF52 BJV registered?

YF52 BJV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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