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YF52 HXU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,529 mi
Last recorded119,529 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 HXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,529 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 119,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link detached. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coolant low

Pass 13 Feb 2017 112,339 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 111,120 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,610 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 108,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,130 miles

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

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

front brakes bineding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,110 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,823 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 97,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,298 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 85,627 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,167 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 73,027 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 28 Dec 2006 73,027 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 55,557 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 HXU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

YF52 HXU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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