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YJ02 HMR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,670 mi
Last recorded95,670 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 HMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,670 miles

Both front suspension arms are heavily corroded as is the front cross member

Both ns and os inner and outer sills are heavily corroded

Both rear ends of sill to floor areas are heavily corroded just outside of seat belt mount areas

Both rear inner anti roll bar bushes have slight movement

Both rear suspension arms are heavily corroded

Handbrake and rear brakes may need adjustment replacement soon

Various chassis rails are heavily corroded as are floor pan sections

Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,007 miles

Rear discs and pads will require replacement soon

Rear roll bar D bushes have slight movement

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,678 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 90,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,654 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,112 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 86,112 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,011 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 85,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,409 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear disc rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2009 73,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 73,765 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,237 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 63,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear number plate light

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,355 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 50,355 miles

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,784 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 HMR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YJ02 HMR, 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 HMR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 2002.

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