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YG52 UPA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,755 mi
Last recorded88,755 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 UPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded, no leaks and still supported

Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,907 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,369 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,772 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 71,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 69,248 miles

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

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

slight corrossion stated nearside rear outer sill rear

Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,143 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,702 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,684 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 32,647 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,081 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,126 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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YG52 UPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YG52 UPA, 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 YG52 UPA registered?

YG52 UPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is YG52 UPA safe to buy?

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