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YH02 TVJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,762 mi
Last recorded67,762 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,762 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,327 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 66,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 65,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,594 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f wing heavily corroded at securing point to sill

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,345 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,199 miles

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

slight bind nsf caliper

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,381 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,324 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,864 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,282 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,712 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,940 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 30,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 TVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

YH02 TVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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