MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower suspension arms very rusty
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing lower to sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower suspension arms very rusty
Oil leak ()
underside sill os and ns front to rear rusty
Offside Front brake back plate corroding
underbody dry and rusty in places
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
n/s/f wheel slight binding
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs pitted
Nearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r link rod slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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YH52 WYX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YH52 WYX, 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 WYX registered?
YH52 WYX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.
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The MOT history for YH52 WYX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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