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YJ02 HJK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,963 mi
Last recorded71,963 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 HJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,963 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,409 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 65,095 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,114 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 61,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 60,665 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 60,641 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion just outside n/s seat belt prescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,247 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,968 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 57,526 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 57,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 52,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,065 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,896 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,404 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,228 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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YJ02 HJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YJ02 HJK, 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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YJ02 HJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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