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YG52 YPP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,179 mi
Last recorded93,179 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 YPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,374 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,473 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 84,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,575 miles

coolant leak

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 79,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,459 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)

Oil leak

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

all tyres cracking in tread

front brake backing plates corroded

power steering pipes corroded

suspension bushes showing sighns of detriation

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,395 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,656 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

some sill corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

some sill corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,141 miles

Offside front tyre punctured

Fail 2 Apr 2012 62,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre punctured

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 57,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,191 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,584 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 YPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG52 YPP, 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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YG52 YPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2002.

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