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YH02 WUX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,275 mi
Last recorded97,275 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 97,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s inner sills to floor and o/s/r inner sill to outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,568 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 89,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,981 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills and o/s/f chassis.O/s outer sill looks like is has been repaired with filler (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 81,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills and o/s/f chassis.O/s outer sill looks like is has been repaired with filler (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,743 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

all four lower suspension wishbones corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 78,743 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking claiper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

all four lower suspension wishbones corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

near side front tyre as side wall damage

Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,747 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

suspension parts getting rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,175 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all suspension conponents rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2013 70,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all suspension conponents rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,653 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 67,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,081 miles

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in very poor condition.

front brake discs in very poor condition (just acceptable)

heavy underbody corrosion.

o/s/r and n/s/r outter sills in very poor condition/first skins holed.

rear brake discs in very poor condition (just acceptable)

surface rust to brake pipes.

uneven wear to front tyres.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,333 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 56,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 48,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,014 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 21,509 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 WUX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WUX, 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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YH02 WUX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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