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YH02 JBY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,721 mi
Last recorded51,721 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 JBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,721 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front to rear outer sill deteriorated / corrosion etc

Offside front to rear outer sill deteriorated / corrosion etc

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes and under side components covered / greased / underseal etc

power steering pipes rusty / corroded

under side of vehicle and all components rusty / corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 51,715 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexible pipe / caliper (1.1.3 (d))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front to rear outer sill deteriorated / corrosion etc

Offside front to rear outer sill deteriorated / corrosion etc

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes and under side components covered / greased / underseal etc

power steering pipes rusty / corroded

under side of vehicle and all components rusty / corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 51,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,666 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,788 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,879 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 41,879 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,627 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,305 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,228 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 37,228 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,127 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,636 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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YH02 JBY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 YH02 JBY, 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 YH02 JBY registered?

YH02 JBY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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