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YJ02 HJV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,696 mi
Last recorded95,696 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 HJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,696 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 95,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake balance poor

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,399 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,868 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 78,924 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2014 71,125 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 63,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,586 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,785 miles

Offside rear tyre wall slightly deteriated on inner side wall.

Susspension front and rear corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 50,778 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre wall slightly deteriated on inner side wall.

Susspension front and rear corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,763 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,767 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 46,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,560 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 43,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach the cords yet

pitting to all 4 brake discs just acceptable

Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,579 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 HJV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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