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YH02 TUA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,209 mi
Last recorded48,209 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 TUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 48,209 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 48,207 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 48,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 47,633 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 45,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 42,796 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 42,796 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,860 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,928 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,931 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,048 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 TUA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

YH02 TUA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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The MOT history for YH02 TUA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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