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YG02 JTD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,749 mi
Last recorded122,749 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 JTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 122,749 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 122,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 113,896 miles

Front and Rear suspension corroding

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,170 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 113,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2011 98,904 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,904 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 98,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear brake discs lipped/corroded pads still ok

slight side wall damage to off side front tyre inner side wall

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,895 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,427 miles

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

all 4 tyres perrishing/cracking at treads & side walls

Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,663 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,108 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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YG02 JTD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG02 JTD, 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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YG02 JTD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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