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YH02 TUJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,611 mi
Last recorded100,611 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 TUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 100,611 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,123 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Front and rear sub frames corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

some corrosion to all suspension arms.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,952 miles

Both front and rear cross-members corroded.

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 79,022 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,397 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 67,786 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 67,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH02 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

YH02 TUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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