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YH02 VDX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,446 mi
Last recorded121,446 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 VDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 121,446 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 121,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 112,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 100,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,720 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 90,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 75,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,452 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,449 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to perish and wearing on outer edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fron under tray insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,291 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 37,843 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 VDX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH02 VDX registered?

YH02 VDX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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The MOT history for YH02 VDX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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