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YH52 RMU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,582 mi
Last recorded132,582 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 RMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 132,582 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 131,581 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 131,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 130,605 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 223,016 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,411 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,078 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,368 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 99,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 96,396 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 95,901 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 95,901 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,344 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,742 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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YH52 RMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH52 RMU, 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 YH52 RMU registered?

YH52 RMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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