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YF52 HXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,054 mi
Last recorded102,054 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 102,054 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 102,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 101,119 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 101,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,180 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 97,629 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg almost completely missing with attempted repair with cardboard (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear upper inner arch excessively corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,489 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 97,489 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 97,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,726 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 91,726 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 86,548 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 86,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,610 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 80,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,686 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2012 73,686 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,770 miles

front discs slightly pitted

slight cut osr inner tyre wall

Fail 6 Dec 2011 67,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs slightly pitted

slight cut osr inner tyre wall

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,639 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,638 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,574 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,266 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,160 miles

front wiper blade ends stating to split smear

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 HXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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