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YF52 BKJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,777 mi
Last recorded71,777 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 BKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,777 miles

all prescribed areas and under body covered with under seal spray

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,070 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 71,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,396 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 67,396 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,188 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 58,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,063 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,023 miles

corrosion at rear of both sills

Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,457 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 44,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,271 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,493 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,717 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,774 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 19,085 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 BKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

YF52 BKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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